Imagine if you will a staircase. To get to the top you must take one step at a time. With life, we have many trials and each step of faith gets us closer and closer to the top. However, there is no end in sight because faith goes on and on. The ultimate goal should be to get closer and closer to Jesus Christ with every step of faith we take.
Romans 5:1-5
[ Faith Triumphs in Trouble ] Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ ,2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Yet, how often do you or I take the time to see our struggle as a step into something glorious? Most of the time all we can think of is how awful we feel. We can't see past our noses. Really, we cannot see the joy that we should have, the praise on our lips for what we are going through to make us stronger to move up to the next step. The Word tells us we should go from glory to glory.
2nd Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed in the same
image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
My friend, be encouraged, your trials will only last a short time. Your choices of today will also determine your stepping stones. I pray that you will give praise in your storms, take your steps with grace and mercy that are never failing and are here for only a short time.
Be in peace today.
