Romans 5:3-5 NLT “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.”

I love watching TV shows via a streaming service instead of on live TV. If your favorite show has a dramatic cliffhanger in the season finale, you can just hit play on the next season and find out if “so and so” is alive or not!

Our society loves instant gratification. But God isn’t in the business of giving us easy answers and instant gratification. Working through our problems and trials instead of always being delivered helps us to mature spiritually. The strength of character we develop should strengthen our faith as well.

But if you are in the midst of some “character building” right now, please remember that God has given us the Holy Spirit, so we don’t have to go through trials alone!

-Kevi

 

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