Tribulation

Romans 5:3-4 (NKJV):

And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.

While reading this scripture I realise again, as Paul so aptly put it, that we rejoice in our tribulation. He says glory actually in our tribulation. Why? Because tribulation (hardship) produces perseverance and produces character and most of all it produces hope.

I have experienced in my own walk with the Lord, over these last 40+ years, the sweetest memories I have, are the ones when I have gone through the most extreme testings. The reason for that, is that is the time that I’ve always felt that the Lord Jesus Christ is the nearest to me. 

I am a slow learner and sometimes it takes a jolt or a trial to get me into line and to learn lessons that will do me well later on in my life. Therefore, do not be afraid of hardship or tribulation because if you are a child of God I can assure you that it will work out for good at the end. 

Jesus bless you

Angus & Jill Buchan