Your godly character is developed through difficulties. Jesus is with you and works everything for your good.

Your godly character is developed through difficulties. Jesus is with you and works everything for your good.

“And his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made all he did to prosper in his hand.” (Gen 39:3)

“And we know that all things work together [sunergeo] for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” (Rom 8:28)

“But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” (1Pet 5:10)

“He sent a man before them—Joseph—who was sold as a slave. They hurt his feet with fetters, he was laid in irons. Until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the LORD tested him.” (Ps 105:17-19)

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies [oiktirmos] and God of all comfort [paraklesis], who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” (2Cor 1:3-4)

“And not only that, but we also glory [kauchaomai=boast] in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces [katergazomai] perseverance [hupomone]; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Rom 5:3-5)

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing [dokimion] of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (Jm 1:2-4)

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength [dunamis] is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power [dunamis] of Christ may rest [episkenoo] upon me.” (2Cor 12:9)

“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. We then, as workers together [sunergeo] with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain.” (2Cor 5:21; 6:1)

“Do you see that faith was working together [sunergeo] with his works, and by works faith was made perfect?” (Jm 2:22)

“For He Himself has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. So we may boldly say: The LORD is my helper; I will not fear.” (Heb 13:5,6)

Reading: Ex 38-40; Jn 16