Tried by Fire

I have often said from the pulpit that faith that is not tried is not faith. It is when we go through trial and tribulation and find our faith more than sufficient to meet the need of the hour that the world can see the difference between our faith and theirs. Many today claim faith in God but their faith contains little substance. It is surface deep and contains no relationship which sustains them during the rough times. True Christian faith, however, is wrapped up in a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ which carries us through even the darkest of nights.

For those that are not aware, Steven Curtis Chapman and his family lost their youngest daughter a few months ago in a tragic accident involving another of their children. I can not imagine the pain of grieving over the loss of a child while needing the strength to console another child through the darkest of nights.

Their interview with Good Morning America says it all …

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HT: Micah Fries

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