“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.” Romans 5:3-5 NLT
Character develops under pressure, much like the process diamonds experience. Character is a treasure that the Lord seeks. He is wanting us to grow into the image of His son Jesus. Jesus had character in spades. How did he develop it? He submitted to His earthy parents and also to His Heavenly Father. Scripture tells us that Jesus developed obedience through what He suffered.
We run into problems, we have difficult days and difficult people to contend with. If we handle difficulties right then we develop endurance and when it is fully matured we develop character. There is no room for self-pity. We must kill that sucker, or if we don’t it will take us down. Amen!
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