Blessed in Tribulations

James 1:12 "Blessed is the man that endureth temptation:for when he is tried,he shall receive the crown of life,which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him".

To be blessed is to be happy,favored, prosperous,etc.But it has a secret,sacred emphasis all its own; for the favor and prosperity are such as only God himself can give.Who would not desire to be blessed of God?Most people make the mistake as to where blessing are found.Blessings are not bound up with wealth, position,power,talent, admiration,friendship health,pleasure or even a combination of all these.It is often found in the least expected places;amid our trials,tribulations and the temptations of this world.No one can truly consider themselves blessed if they fear a trials of life will take away his blessings.

Blessedness belongs to those who endure test,these have faith,and faith is blessed.They have a life which can stand the trials that come upon us,the spiritual life is blessed.They posess uprightness,purity, truth,patience and all of these are blessed things.Blessed is he who endure the trials of life out of love for God.He who loves God has joy and joy is blessed.He also finds blessings in suffering for that love, as his faith reminds him of the promises of God's word.Blessed are those who are proved true by trial, those who hold on to God and trust his word in the mist of the storm.He is blessed for being kept during his times of trouble, for leaning on God strength in a time of weakness,  and blessed in his submission to God. Anything that makes you call on the name of the Lord or which drives you to seek the Lord is indeed a blessing.

Many times we only see blessings as material gain.But to receive something which pulls you away from God is not a blessing,no matter if it is a better job,bigger house,more money etc.If it is interfering with your walk with God it is more of a curse and you should let it go.When a storm causes you to call on the name of the Lord you are blessed and when you come through that storm you are blessed;and when you share your testimony with another you become a blessing.Let us remember the word of God and trust in his promises and seek the blessings of our tribulations and praise God in the mist of our storms.There is a blessing in your tribulations.