It simply doesn't exist!

There is something that simply doesn't exist. Ever! No, it NEVER happens in the life of a Christian. It is a situation that never transpires, under any circumstances. It never has, and never will, occur.

There is no such thing as...................... a purposeless trial!

This scenario does not exist. Every trial has a purpose!

God is sovereign over our lives. He is watching over us, because He loves His children. He orchestrates events, sends down blessings (James 1:17), works in our lives for His pleasure (Phil. 2:13), and allows trials. Every trial that enters our lives is sent or permitted by God. And He has a good purpose.

God is not in the business of sending trials without a reason. James said,"..count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." (James 1:2-3). Yes, we can be positive about trials because God is doing a work. We can know that He's testing our faith to produce patience. When trials arrive, we are not the victims of bad luck, misfortune, or fate. God has a plan in each trial He allows. A masterful design.

Peter wrote to Christians, "..now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials" (1 Peter 1:6). Those three words are such a comfort! God only allows a trial "if need be." If you don't need a trial, God won't send it!

So.... the health problem, the financial difficulty, the disappointment, the tension at work, the relational struggle, the depression, the persecution, the attacks from the enemy, the delayed answer to prayer - God only allows these things if we need them. He's working to produce spiritual growth in us and to glorify Himself.

'Thank You God that there are no purposeless trials! Thank You that, as our loving Father, You monitor the trials that enter our lives, and they only happen if they are for our good.'