Awakened to Deliver – The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy, Day 3 – Joy in the Midst of Trials
Key Verse: James 1:2-3 (NASB 2020) – “Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”
Episode Highlights
• Trials Are Inevitable, But Joy Is a Choice – True joy doesn’t ignore hardship; it chooses to trust God’s purposes through the pain.
• The Purpose Behind the Pain – God uses trials to refine our faith, build endurance, and shape our character.
• God’s Presence in the Fire – Just like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we can experience God’s closeness most deeply in our hardest moments.
• Joy Is a Testimony – Rejoicing during trials becomes a powerful witness that points others to Christ.
• Practical Joy – By focusing on Scripture, praying honestly, praising God, relying on community, and remembering past faithfulness, we can find joy even in the storm.
Scripture References
• John 16:33 – Jesus promises tribulation but also His overcoming power.
• Romans 8:28 – God works all things for our good.
• Romans 5:3-4 – Suffering produces perseverance and hope.
• Isaiah 41:10 – God strengthens and upholds us.
• Acts 16:25 – Paul and Silas rejoice in prison.
Reflection Questions
• What trials are you currently facing, and how can you choose joy by trusting in God’s purposes?
• How has God used past hardship to shape your faith?
• Which step—Scripture, prayer, praise, community, or remembering—can you take this week to find joy?
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Music Credits
• “Paphos” by Mountaineer
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