08/02/2026
James 1:2-3
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
In translation: rejoice when facing the hardest battle.
Isn't it a bit odd?
Paano tayo magiging masaya sa mga problemang dinudurog ang ating puso?
Today, God is teaching us what seems 'odd' to us but is just right for Him. Ang problema ay hindi pala pahirap but an opportunity. Marahil tinatanong mo sa isip mo, 'paano naging opportunity ang pain na nararanasan ko ngayon?'
Trials come to purify and refine our faith, our integrity, and character. Kun hindi tayo magdadaan sa pagsubok, paano tayo matututo? Sa ating kahinaan, paano natin malalaman na ang Diyos ay mabuti?
Pain and sufferings come because God allows them. He allows them to come to teach us to trust Him more. So whenever you meet problems and hardships, celebrate!
Yes, celebrate in suffering!
Because God is allowing us to grow! Our Heavenly Father is giving us the privilege of letting us know who He is. God is allowing us to witness the work of His Mighty Hands. For us to witness His power. In every problem we face, God is giving us the privilege of letting Him be GOD.
The most valuable type of gold is 24-Karat gold. Before it achieves its highest value, it is refined and purified by fire to remove impurities, metals, and alloys. In the same way, as you are God's most valuable possession among other creatures, He lets you go through deep brokenness to remove the impurities in our hearts so we can learn to depend on Him alone.
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him. — James 1:12
Shalom. ✨
