Lord, Hold us tightly with Thy Everlasting Arms
"But
we glory in tribulations also: knowing that
tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and
experience, hope." -ROMANS
5:3-4 [KJV]
Not
only does the believer rejoice in hope of the glory of God, but he
rejoices even in tribulation, trials, and afflictions (James 1:2-3; 2
Cor. 12:10). We do not rejoice in the suffering nor the trial itself,
for most trials are grievous and difficult; but we rejoice in the
EFFECT of the trial. All of our trials are appointed by God, our
Father, and are for His glory and our good (Rom. 8:28; Heb. 12:9-11;
Psa. 119:71).
"Trials work patience." Patience is
submission to the will of God. It is to be content and wait upon the
Lord (Heb. 13:5; Psa. 27:13-14). It is the opposite of covetousness,
complaining, and haste. It involves not only our attitude toward God
and His providence but also our attitude toward others during the
trial.
"Patience worketh experience" or MATURITY of character and proof of genuine faith. Trials do not produce faith, but they reveal faith which is there. Actually trials may detect a hypocrite, harden his heart, and cause him to drop his profession. True faith is stronger as a result of trial.
"Patience worketh experience" or MATURITY of character and proof of genuine faith. Trials do not produce faith, but they reveal faith which is there. Actually trials may detect a hypocrite, harden his heart, and cause him to drop his profession. True faith is stronger as a result of trial.
"Experience and proof worketh hope." As the genuineness of our faith is manifested and confirmed by trial and as we grow in grace and the knowledge of Christ, our hope of enjoying the glory promised in Christ is strengthened.
-Gospel report by preacher Henry Mahan
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