Every time you venture out in your life of faith, you will find something in your circumstances that, from a commonsense standpoint, will flatly contradict your faith. But common sense is not faith and faith is not common sense.
Can you venture out with courage on the words of Jesus Christ, while the realities of your common sense life continue to shout, 'it's all a lie?'
Every time my theology becomes clear to my own mind, I encounter something that contradicts it.
Faith must be tested, because it can only become your intimate possession through conflict.
The ultimate thing is confidence in Jesus. 'We have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence to the end.' (Hebrews 3:14). Believe steadfastly on Him and everything that challenges you will strengthen your faith.
~ Oswald Chambers - My Utmost For His Highest
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the TESTING OF YOUR FAITH develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
~ James 1:2-4
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