Friday, October 21, 2016

Adversity with Dependence on God


Overcoming adversity with increasing dependence on God creates an environment that propels us into spiritual maturity.

October’s Awakening, Day 21:

Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives. The circumstances and events that we see as setbacks are oftentimes the very things that launch us into periods of intense spiritual growth. Once we begin to understand this, and accept it as a spiritual fact of life, adversity becomes easier to bear.

 -Charles Stanley

As a potter must bake his jars in a very hot furnace in order to create a wonderful masterpiece, God will also allow you to face trials and challenges that will strengthen your faith and help you become more spiritually mature and dependent on Him.

 -Janet Fuller, “The Bible: The Key Bible Chapters”

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 1:3,4 NIV



            Adversity is the part of life we like least, yet it is the part of life that propels us onward towards the greatest potential spiritual growth and maturity. Faith, trust, and love untested are nothing at all. It takes introspective focus to solidify what we know and believe in our heart and to stand firm in it. Our character and spiritual nature are strengthened when we overcome obstacles that seemed insurmountable at the time. Our faith, trust, and dependence on God blossoms and each new impasse we face becomes easier. That’s why patience, persistence, and perseverance are key character elements seen throughout the Bible. Embrace adversity, knowing that God is working through you to make you into a most wonderful masterpiece.

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