DR. DENNIS INYANG
SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2022
TEXT: Job 1:6-12, Matt 7:24-27, 2 Cor 12:7-10, Phil 1:29, Rom 8:35-39
#Recap
The trials of faith can be summarized in 3 words - purpose, perspective, and perseverance.
God's purpose for the trials of faith in our lives is to make us better not destroy us.
How you go and come through trials will be greatly determined by your perspective. The way you see things will dictate your response and results.
No matter what you go through, don't give up. Every trial has an expiry date so persevere until God delivers your testimony.
The enemy's intention in trying you is to prove that you only serve God because of the things that He has given to you. He would have you abandon your faith when the going is tough.
The fact that you're walking in God's will does not mean that you will not be tested. Your uprightness might be the very reason why you are being tried.
God's intention in allowing the enemy to test you is to prove him wrong. God loves you and knows that you can overcome whatever is thrown at you.
The quality of your faith will be revealed on the day of adversity. What matters is not how you look on the outside but the state of your heart.
It is not enough to know the word of God if you are not willing to practice it. Only paying lip service to God's word is a recipe for failure in the coming day of adversity.
Whatever God has not taken away in answer to prayer, He gives the grace to bear. He will never allow us to be exposed to more than we have the capacity to endure.
God may allow us to face certain situations to help us to stay dependent on Him. Adversity humbles us.
Suffering for Christ is as much a blessing as trusting in Him. It is okay to suffer adversity as a result of what you believe. We should never conform to the world to escape the pain.
Until you are will are willing to give up everything (even your life) for the sake of Christ, you do not believe in Him.
No matter what you go through in life, God still loves you. Even when we fail as a result of the trials in our lives, He still has a restoration plan.
