Through Trials into Treasure

If you have heard or read the testimonies of overcomers, you will discover, learn and come to know of a single theme shared by each of them. This theme and common thread, if you will, is how thankful they are for having come through to the treasure waiting for them. They give thanks for being stronger, wiser, better and so much better, as Marvin Sapp's song says.

We should never give up because of the battle. Christ as already fought for us so we can be of good cheer! I know it isn't easy but we must stand. There are many examples of inventors who did not quit after documenting what would not work (some call it failure). They soon found out what would work and the rest is history! We enjoy their determination and perseverance. I do not know who were believers and who were not but imagine having the Lord on your side; believing Him and trusting Him, taking Him at His Word, holding on to His Promises for those who worship Him in Spirit and Truth, can you imagine the treasures that awaits? Of course not! Eyes have not seen or ears heard the things that He has waiting for us!

The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is an inspirational myth but why let folklore inspire you? Let the Word of God be your inspiration. He sends it out and it doesn't come back void. It accomplishes that what He has spoken for it to do.

Our trials, struggles, tribulations and tests have purpose in our lives. That purpose is to help us to live the purpose filled life God has for our lives. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NKJV

Thank you Father for these precious promises from Your Word, Isaiah 43:2-3 and Romans 8:28, for indeed God has everything under His control!

Thank you Father that no struggle will come my way apart from Your purpose, presence and permission. Nothing comes my way that has not first passed through the filter of God's Infinite Love!

We will come through trials into treasure if we wait patiently on the Lord and count it all joy. Praise Him more and wait and see how good the Lord truly is!

With the Love of Christ,
Avis