A TRAILBLAZER OVERCOMES OBSTACLES
I find it amazing how some of the smooth paved roads in the mountains have made our lives so much easier to travel and see such beautiful scenery.
It reminds me of how much labor and challenge it was for the early settlers who paved a way chopping down trees and making a small dirt path where a horse and buggy could bring them through the mountains. To this day if you have ever drove up to Mt. Washington its frightening when you are looking over the narrow edge in some of the spots.
The trials not the trails in life reminds me of somebody who paved the way to help us get through this journey called life. So often, I find myself trying to figure things out on my own, only to be disappointed, frustrated, and even ready to quit! Then I’m reminded of the the ‘Great Trailblazer’ Jesus who paved the way and helps me to fight my inner battles and struggles. The cross in his suffering has given us a path that may not always be easy, but I can assure you worth it.
“Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory”. Romans 5:1-2.
“So be truly glad.
There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world. You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.” 1 Peter 1:6-8 NLT.
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment.
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
James 1:12 NIV
Note: The key is perseverance, endurance, and patience to withstand the most difficult trials. If the colonials stopped making the trails they would not have seen the top of Mt. Washington. If the workers gave up and not endured the hardships building the Hoover Dam or the Panama Canal they would not be there today.
Your trial or storm is for a reason, so trust the Lord to see you through.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding” Proverbs 3:5
Have a super week my friend, be strong and don’t give up! Hope is on the way!
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