Read Numbers 11:11
God often allows His children to face troubles—not to crush them, but to test and strengthen their faith. A faith that is genuine will endure the fire. Fake gold melts under heat, but true gold shines brighter when refined.
It’s easy to trust God when everything is going well—when friends stand by us, our bodies are strong, and our plans succeed. But true faith clings to God even when friends leave, health fails, and joy seems lost. Real faith says with Job, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.”
Every trial we face has a purpose. Through affliction, God grows our patience, shapes our character, and deepens our hope. The harp produces music only when its strings are stretched; grapes yield their juice only when pressed; spices release fragrance when crushed; and coals give heat only when consumed. So it is with us—our suffering reveals the beauty of God’s grace within.
When we reach heaven, our joy will be greater because of the sorrows we endured on earth. The memory of our trials will make the peace of eternity even sweeter.
Reflection for Today
Do I trust God only when life is easy—or also when it hurts?
Prayer
Father, thank You that my trials are not meaningless. Teach me to trust You even when I don’t understand Your ways. Refine my faith in the fire of testing, and let my life bring You glory. Remind me that every pain I endure now will make heaven’s joy more precious.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Bp. Paul Solomon Maglaya
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