The Power of Endurance in Trials

2. An Understanding Mind - The second key to a victorious life is that we must have An Understanding Mind. James 1:3 NLT “For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.”

Trials are designed to produce patience and it is important that we understand that. The word “endurance” in our text means, “patiently waiting on God to remove the trial” in His time. God builds us up the same way a runner gradually develops the ability to run long distances. The runner starts small and works up to his maximum capacity. In the same manner, God allows increasingly greater trials in our lives to increase our spiritual endurance and the more difficult the battle, the sweeter the victory.

3. A Submissive Will – The third Key to Victorious Living in the midst of a trial is that we must have A Submissive Will. James 1:4 said in verse 4, “But let patience have her perfect work.”

Whatever you do, don’t fight the trial. The only productive way out of a trial is for you to go through it. Psalm 37:5 NLT “Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you.”