(Bulletin7-6-25)

James 1:2-4

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

It is in our problems that we are pointed to Jesus, the One Who won that crown of life for us. Since problems reveal how we are dependent and powerless, we are pointed to the One Who isn’t, and Who knows trials. We are pointed to Jesus, the One Who took on flesh and blood for us. He knows what it is like to live on this earth, and the problems that come with it. Our Savior knows tears. He knows heartache. He knows grief. He knows disappointment. He knows pain. He knows suffering. He knows temptations. We are pointed to a Savior Who knows, sympathizes, comforts, and strengthens us through His Word.