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James 1:2 - Troubles Are Opportunities for Great Joy.

James 1:2 (NLT) Dear brothers and sisters, 
when troubles come your way, consider it an 
opportunity for great joy.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   No matter what challenges and 
difficulties you face, you can trust God to see you 
through. 
   Thats why the Bible says you can 
rejoice when you face trouble: Dear brothers and 
sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an 
opportunity for great joy (James 1:2 NLT). 
   Its easy to misunderstand this verse. 
Gods not saying be a martyr. Hes not saying 
deny reality. He's not saying fake it til you 
make it. 
   We don't rejoice for the trouble. But we 
can still rejoice during the trouble because of 
what we know is true. 
   And what is true? We know that God sees 
and cares about everything we're going through. 
We know that we're never alone, that God is 
always with us. We know that he will give us 
strength if we trust him. 
   One of the greatest comforts when you're 
going through troubles is Gods promise in 
Romans 8:28: "We know that in everything God works 
for the good of those who love him  " (NCV). 
   God has promised to bring good out of bad 
for us - in everything. That includes the 
pandemic! That's not a promise for everybody. It's a 
promise for believers, those who love him and are 
committed to living according to his purpose. 
   When you're in a tough time, joy is a 
choice because you can rely on the goodness of God. 
Joy is not based on circumstances, and thats 
why it's your choice to rejoice no matter what 
the situation. 
   Joy is not based on circumstances, and 
thats why you are able to make a choice to rejoice 
no matter what your situation is. 
   Joy is based on what we know is true, and 
its based on our faith that God will fulfill his 
promise to work things out for good, according to 
his purpose. 
   In Psalm 34:1, King David said, "I will 
praise the LORD at all times; his praise is always 
on my lips" (NCV). Even now, we should thank 
God. Praise God. Rejoice in God - not just in 
good times. At all times. [Daily Devotional by 
Rick Warren: https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

James 1:2-4 - Joy in Trials:

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200505-0842.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio (currently live): 
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657