Reasons for Trials
(1)To glorify God (Dan. 3:1-)
(2) Discipline from God for known sin (1 Jn. 1:9) (Heb. 12:9-7)
(3) To prevent us from falling into sin (1 Pet. 4:1-2)
(4) Keeping us from arrogance and pride (2 Co 12:1-)
(5) To build our faith (1 Pet. 1:6-7)
(6) It causes Spiritual growth (Ro. 5:3-5)
(7) To teach us obedience and discipline (to endure, and over adversity)
(8) To equip us to be able to help others (understanding through personal experience)
(9) To prove the reality of Christ in us (I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me)
(10) Being a testimony to Angles (1 Pet. 1:12) (Job 1:8) (Eph. 3:8-11)
THE DARK TIMES
(Ro. 8:18) “Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will give us later.”
(2 Tim. 3:10-11) “But you know what I teach, Timothy, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith and how long I have suffered. You know my love and my patient endurance. You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted — but the Lord delivered me from all of it.”
(Eph. 6:10-18) “A final word: Be strong with the Lord’s mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the Devil. For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms. Use every piece of God’s armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm.
Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News, so that you will be fully prepared. In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere.”
“Storms are for: Training to be strong, building faith, to develop optimism in every situation, including trials and tribulations, and allowing hope to prevail, over fear; so that we may be able to overcome every circumstances with victory. This is who I am looking for to become leaders, in these escalating times of crisis. “