[Manna - December 9]
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him. James 1:12
IF we could but keep in memory the fact that every
trial, every persecution, every difficulty of life, permitted
to come upon those who have made the covenant
of sacrifice with the Lord, is intended to prove them, to test their love, to see whether or not their
characters are fixed, rooted and grounded in righteousness,
and being built up in love, it would put all
these trials, difficulties and temptations in a new light
before us, and greatly assist us in fighting a good
fight and overcoming.
We would say, if by these
little trials the Lord is proving my love and devotion
to Him, then, however trifling they may be or however
important, I will diligently use them as favorable
opportunities to demonstrate to my Lord the fullness
of my love and devotion to Him and His cause. Z. '98-41 R2258:3