Triumphing Over Trials

How well do you handle the difficulties that come your way in life? Do you accept them as faith-builders from the Lord, or do you grumble and complain with every ounce of your breath? Is your faith in times of trial and tribulation a source of encouragement to others, or does your lack of faith do damage to your testimony as a Christian? In this message we want to discuss how a positive response to difficulty is a source of encouragement to other Christians. Paul experienced that in his dealings with the Thessalonians. Let’s see three factors that enabled them to triumph over their severe trials and become a source of inspiration to Paul.