Alessandro Monte

Life's Trials, Persecution, and God's Rewards



Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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I don't think that there is a person I know that is not facing trials, some more than others driving many to try worldly ways to escape the stress, the pain, and even the ultimate Christian is asking; God why me?

But I am one of yours, I do all the things You have asked me, and yet I am still suffering, why? Well, in Romans 5:3-4 it clearly explain how we should be in times like this by this words; "Moreover let us also be full of joy now! Let us exult and triumph in our troubles and rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that pressure and affliction and hardship produce patience and unswerving endurance. " An endurance, fortitude, developing maturity of character. And character of this sort produces the habit of joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation. So as we can clearly see trials and tribulations are inevitable, but to live in misery is an option we can not afford to settle for, I know and understand how easy it is to sit around sad and complaining about everyone we know and every day that goes by, making a total blaming game as long as it is not the fault of the one we see in the mirror, seem to be okay, but unfortunately not. That is just another way for us to vent out, wrongly but our flesh is weak and we all do fall. The great thing about all this is that God not only warns us about trials in life, but He also explain how to find peace in the middle of a storm, and how to come out free from the attacks from evil, in Romans 5:1 it says; "Therefore, since we are justified, acquitted, declared righteous, and given a right standing with God through faith. Let us grasp that fact that we have the peace of reconciliation to hold and to enjoy peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ." Through Him also we have access, entrance, introduction by faith into His grace in which we firmly and safely stand.

Let us rejoice and exult in our hope of experiencing and enjoying the glory of God. Now we know that Through Jesus we been save, justified, declared righteous, so why are still doubting how blessed we are, even at the worst of times we still can walk with a smile having the assurance that Jesus Himself left for us saying that, the Father who sees you in secret will reward you openly, and in John 14:2-3 He further explain our rewards saying; "Let not your heart be trouble; you believe in God, also believe in me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. " And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. Glory be to God, at least now we know that eventually not only we will see and be received by Jesus where He has been preparing your mansion, where you will spend forever in it in a place like it was the perfect paradise. Friends lets stay in complete state of gratefulness and happiness through our worst of time, with God's peace in our heart and the vision of The perfect home being made for each of us, knowing that Jesus Himself will be the One receiving us and showing us our rewards for trusting and believing in Him through the worst. God bless, and keep on smiling... Alessandro Monte, 10/27/2009, (c)

Alessandro Carlo Monte, a messenger, God's server, an inspirational and motivational writer, writing simple words from the heart, Father of two smart, kind and loving sons ages 14 and 16 who are his life, and who one day will be a great part of Gods vision along his side.

Born in Brazil, moved to the USA at the age of 19 filled with dreams and courage, his passion for learning helped him to strive hard to accomplish his visions and overcome the trials of learning new cultures, languages in this amazing country called United States of America.

Never had a chance to spent a day in school in the USA, but worked hard not to keep him from doing what he loves to do, encourage and inspire people with simple but heartfelt words & actions that may bring a transformation in the way others see life, family, love, and faith!

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