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".
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 possess 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.
Many times we only see blessings as material gain. But to receive something which pulls you away from God is not a blessing, rather 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.
Anything that makes you call on the name of the Lord or which drives you to seek the Lord is indeed a blessing.
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