Faith in the fire

James 1:1-18

Faith in the fire and it (

) will be worth it. (James 1:2-4)

Joy (

) in the midst of it, because our suffering is not (

Reveal Answer

). (2 Corinthians 4:17)

He is reminding us that we truly rejoice, because trials will form in us a spiritual (

) that is strengthened as we remain under the weight of our suffering.

As long as we live in this fallen world, we will (

) suffering.

We need something called (

). (James 1:5-8)

We have to see our (

) the way God sees them, and then we act accordingly. (1 Kings 18)

The problem is, too often instead of relying on our unshakeable God and his Word, we put our (

) elsewhere.

It means we must trust what (

) forever. (James 1:9-11, Matthew 5:3, Isaiah 40:7-8, Matthew 7:24-27).

The question is how will we (

) to this?

If we want to respond with joy and (

), if we want to be spiritually mature, we have to (

Reveal Answer

) and trust our God.

What trials are you dealing with right now that God may be wanting to use to strengthen you?

In what areas of your life do you need to ask for wisdom? Where do you struggle with doubt?

What aspects of God’s character have you wrestled with?

What other Scripture passages speak truth about those aspects of his character?

Write down a few passages that remind you of who he is. (If you’re not sure where to start, take a look at Exodus 34:6, Psalm 23, Psalm 121, or Isaiah 40-41.)

What does it look like for you to be steadfast, “remaining under,” this week?