“April Showers Bring May flowers,” is
a phrase heard often in the spring when storms can dampen picnics and outdoor
activities for many. The words are uttered to remind that the beauties of
spring will soon follow. It is a phrase that is also spoken in times of trial
and struggle. The sentiments are that this season must be endured but happiness
and joy is soon to follow.
James gives a similar statement in
James 1:2-4. He says “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face
trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces
perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and
complete, not lacking anything.” James reminds us that the trials and struggles
we face now help mold us into the people God wants us to be. We all, standing
on the other side of storms in our life, can look back and see how they have
helped us to mature and to grow to where we are today.
In this life, we will face trials and
many storms. We need to push through with endurance looking forward to the
growth and maturity that we are developing. When you find yourselves suffering
during a storm always remember, “April showers bring may flowers!”
Blessings,
Jeremy
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