God gives everyone life and expects each of us to grow—the process is different for each indiuvial. Life's lessons are not to create a stagnate environment but are intended to be the tools to progressively help the individual to mature in the Lord. Look back in your life and ask yourself if you are different today than what you were 10-20-30 years ago (or even one year ago). Are you growing spiritually? (Romans 5:3-5)
The tribulations and sufferings experienced in this life are supposed to work your patience. That patience gives you the experience which ultimately leads to further hope. (Psalm 37:7; Psalm 40:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15)
Patient—it does mean not hasty, over eager or impetuous, but also not easily provoked; calm under the sufferance of injuries or offenses; not revengeful-1 Peter 2:19-22
• I have learned from experience that a Christian's closest associates should be God's people. a. Abimelech saw that the Lord was with Isaac (Genesis 26:28). b. Laban saw that he was blessed because of Jacob (Genesis 30:27) c. Potiphar saw that God was with Joseph making him prosper (Genesis 39:3) d. The jailer also saw that God was with Joseph making him prosper (Genesis 39:23) e. The Egyptians knew that Joseph was blessed of God (Genesis 41:39) f. Saul saw that the Lord was with David. (1 Samuel 18:28-30)
Saul's response was typical of how the world deals with spiritual relationships. David's response to Saul should speak volumes concerning how to deal with adversity.
g. Israel saw that God gave Solomon great wisdom (1 Kings 3:28)
• Paul said he learned to be content (Philippians 4:10-16) • Romans chapter 6:1-23—what you need to KNOW (Rom
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