WEDNESDAY LOOKING BEYOND; April 25, Pastor Cecil A. Thompson, DAILY-E-VOTIONAL


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Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

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April 25, 2018
“LOOKING BEYOND!”
James 1:2-3   
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.”

You are either in the midst of a painful trial, getting over one or there is one in your future. Every person on the face of this earth has to face the reality of ordeal. I do not want to sound morbid, but if we do not realize the fact that we will pass through times of trial, we may be stunned when they come.  Troubles may be the loss of a loved one, financial reversal, a disturbing medical diagnosis or any number of other issues.

How is the believer to respond to the adversities of life? James says that we are to consider it pure joy.  That is impossible to do in our own strength. Only with the help of the Lord are we able to look beyond the trials and see our eternal reward. 

You may have heard the expression; “That person is so heavenly minded that they are no earthly use.” While I do not agree with the idea that we are no earthly use, I agree that we should be heavenly minded.
We know that the things of this world will all pass away. The trials and tribulations of our present life will pale and fade when we slip the bonds of this earth and are with the Lord.  What a day that will be!
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
- - - Pastor Cecil

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