Walk faithfully with Christ now, in the small matters of life

Christians are called to be obedient to God even if there is a high cost for obedience.

This is a truth which is very easy to talk about but when it moves beyond easy talk and into real life it is a big deal. We must walk faithfully and closely with Christ daily, in the small matters of life, before any significant test comes our way. Because it is usually too late to attempt to prepare for the test after it is already underway.

Testing And Trials Produce Growth

Living through a difficult trial or time of testing can be frightening and stressful.  It goes without saying that these times are not fun.  However, after we have lived some life most of us come to realize that—even though they are unpleasant—these are the times in which our faith becomes very basic: we are either trusting in Christ or we are not.  We get to the essence of our faith.  These are also times in which we experience the greatest growth.

Testing Produces Perseverance

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4.  I’m continuing to discover the truth of these verses in real life.  How about you?