It Starts Small

Awhile back I was scrolling through Facebook trying to find a post from one of my groups, and you know the ADs that pop up….. I came across this:

I laughed way too loud at that! I had to screenshot it and send it to my group family chat and tell them I needed this!

One of the many things I am so very thankful for is the transformation of perception!

⁷ These trials are only to test your faith, to see whether or not it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests gold and purifies it—and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold; so if your faith remains strong after being tried in the test tube of fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day of his return.
1 Peter 1:7-9

Every difficulty, every suffering, every painful moment, every encounter, is the testing of who Jesus is in me. By that I mean the testing of my faith.

Do I truly believe the work on the cross?
Do I believe Christ is all and in Him he works His love, grace, and mercy?
When I look into the mirror, passed the circumstances, do I see Christ?
Do I believe God’s Promises?

Our tests, trails, temptations, are not meant for anyone but us. They are the proving ground. A quality assurance check of where I am at in my relationship with Jesus. THey are used to point out something that is in me that is not right. They are used to show me my doubt and unbelief. They are used to strengthen my relationship with Christ.

I know many of you are going through some deep painful hurts. You are enduring suffering. You are in a place of hopelessness and wondering, where are you God. Why are you not answering my prayers. I need you but you feel so far away. I have been in your shoes. What you are going through is opportunity for Christ. God did not bring this trouble, but His promises are true!

¹⁸ The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever! Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18

²¹ I will rescue you from the power of evil people
and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.
Jeremiah 15:21

⁴ who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father. Galatians 4:1

Trust in your Heavenly Father. Become blind to the circumstance, and look for Christ in the center of it. He is leading you and with you. He is there with you and will lead you out of the circumstance and on the other side you will have an ever deeper understanding of Him. You will have an even deeper understanding of yourself.

When troubles comes just remember……it is a test of the Jesus in you.