Meditate on this Scripture:
God blesses those who patiently endure
testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God
has promised to those who love him. James 1:12
Endure. Consider how
you feel when you have to wait in a long line or a slow traffic jam. I get
anxious—even though scripture teaches that we should not be anxious.
Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every
situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to
God. Philippians 4:6 NET
Patiently endure. When
we recently visited Seattle and we're stuck in rush hour traffic—I was glad I
was NOT driving. Somehow it is easier to "patiently endure" when I'm
not in the driver’s seat. Can that be applied spiritually? Amazingly enough
when I allow Jesus to be the "driver" of my life then I'm not so
anxious. Yes. Realizing that is amazing. Jesus can be in control. It is our
choice—choose Jesus—choose less anxiety. He gives us peace.
Endurance for those
who love God seems to be of utmost importance. God has promised eternal life
AND a crown...to those who love Him and patiently endure testing and temptation.
That is difficult. Subconsciously we strive to be the Best...the first...at
least I have found this for myself. I am, after all, a competitive person. Is
this a test for me...to be less competitive? Yet..."I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13. All things...whether it means resisting temptation of eating
a sweet I know I shouldn't have or going somewhere earthly temptation is
strong. Flee from evil and evil appearances. God has promised not only eternal
life, but a crown of life to those who love Him. Do you love God? Do you love
God with all your heart soul mind and strength? Patiently endure testing and
temptations.
Prayer
~ Lord teach me to patiently endure the trials and temptations before me.
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