Alexa

This topic has always puzzled me...not that I doubt God's goodness. I just don't know how to explain trials in the world. For example, what is it when a strong Christian gets a terminal illness. It is not God tempting the person...is it a test...or is it just a result of sin? If we follow and obey God entirely, can we avoid these types of illnesses? Anyway, this isn't really an answer. Sorry!

I am quite ashamed about how I have dealt with trials lately, actually! Reading this passage has helped me put some things in my life in perspective. While they are indeed small trials, I can see now that they are God's ways of currently stretching me and preparing me for what is to come. I am so glad that I have been alerted to this concept. I know that it will really help me next time I feel tried. I need to look to Jesus instead of turning to things that I know are bad for me, things that Satan wants me to be involved in. God is so good! His Word is so appropriate for every situation.