Trials: The Prophets Hall of Faith

   “Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil, and let us see what we are made of” (Charles Spurgeon).

   The prophets are the last group of people mentioned in the Hall of Faith. Thinking about the prophets a few come to mind: Elisha, Daniel, Jeremiah, Isaiah, etc. Here’s the thing, all of these men lived a life many of us would not want. They lived in the wilderness, performed miracles, spoke to kings, and followed God. I am not saying we wouldn’t want to follow God or perform miracles but I am sure you would not want to feel like you are all alone in the world.

   Each of the prophets faced trials. They had armies and kings against them but it did not matter. The prophets knew that whatever they faced was worth it because God had a plan. These men told others the word of God fearlessly. They did countless things to reflect God’s glory.

   We may not face the kinds of trials the prophets did. We probably will not have armies against us, kings want to kill us, or be asked to lie on our side for many days. But, God will call us to do things. And, we will go through trials. We just have to be willing to walk through those trials with God and reflect his glory.

   So, will you be willing to do what God calls you to do? When you have to walk through trials will you walk through them with God?

   James 1:12, John 16:33, Luke 10:27

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