Perseverance In Faith Just To Hear, "Well Done!"

"In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." (1 Peter 1:6,7 NIV)

When we're feeling a little put upon with the burdens of the world, persecuted for our faith in God and what He says, we can review what Peter is saying to the new Christians and know our suffering is not in vain. Now, according to Peter, the trials come to establish and prove our genuine faith--a faith worth more than gold--in all God says and we stand firm on The Word. When Jesus returns--there will be a celebration of our determination to stand firm in our faith, resulting in praise, glory, and honor--standing before Him and hearing--"Well done my faithful servant." I can hear Him now! Hallelujah!

All that I've done will be judged and just the thought of knowing I can hear those words, makes me want to do and be better about everything I do in the name of The Lord! I can look forward to seeing Him--face-to-face--without fear of what He's going to say. What a wonderful feeling! Knowing that I will eventually hear--well done--makes dealing with the trials of life more palatable.

Here is an answer for the naysayers about the "whys" of God. He has a purpose for everything that Believers go through and within His purpose, grace and mercy will abound and see us through the trials so we will praise Him. Jesus told us--The Believers--that in the world, we would have trials and persecutions, but not to worry because He has overcome the world (John 16:33).

Being an overcomer is not necessarily an easy task, but it is a worthwhile venture. We are all overcomers--we stand in faith upon what God says and will not be deterred by popular opinion or political correctness--and because of our stance, many will deride and belittle our faith, but glory to God, let them--they too shall have their just reward. Thank You, Lord for helping us to stay in position for victory, no matter how tiresome or weary the battle is for we know--we are more than conquerors in all things and You have already defeated the enemy who influences those who are slaves to their flesh. Hallelujah!