Suffering surely does test our faith. It’s easy to believe our God is a good Father when things are going well. But can we uphold this faith when it feels like we are going through the fires of life? The Apostle Peter encourages believers that the development of our faith during suffering is of great worth. He says:
“In all this, you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” (1 Peter 1:6-7 NIV)
Suffering causes us to cling to God like never before, granting us the ability to see God’s strength, love, and power in our lives like never before. The most defining faith moments in my life have been in times of suffering, giving me a clear revelation of God and His love for me that strengthened my trust in Him. If you are suffering today, I encourage you to cling close to God and allow your trust in Him to produce a faith that’s far greater than gold.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for increasing my faith in You when I am going through suffering. When I am tempted to draw away from You, help me to draw closer and seek Your Word for strength and wisdom for my life. In Jesus’ name, amen
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