Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Peter 1:3-9
by: Trisha Gerstel.
Trials, by definition, are difficult and can sometimes hurt…a lot. But Peter reminded us that God, at times, allows trials in our lives in order to test and strengthen our faith. God’s allowance of these trials should be recognized as the gift that it is, because it draws us closer to Him and helps to focus our hearts on the hope of eternal life. When our hearts are overflowing with thankfulness for the amazing gift that we have received, we are energized to live our lives for the One who gave it.