2026 Lenten Devotional, Day 22 (March 14)<\/p>\n
One Who Understands the Meaning of Tribulation
\nHymn: 341, Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
\nScripture: Romans 5:3\u20134
\nKey Verse: \u201cNot only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings\u201d (v. 3).<\/p>\n
The Apostle James teaches that a “complete person”\u2014one who lacks nothing and is fully mature and perfect\u2014is none other than a person who has fully exercised the virtue of “patience” (James 1:4). The value of patience cannot be overemphasized. For anyone striving to live a life that is both upright and true, patience is an essential spiritual virtue that must be learned and mastered. Many people today claim that talent is paramount; they advise us to seek out tasks we are naturally good at, arguing that this is the only way to achieve victory in life. However, no matter how exceptional one’s talents may be, they are of no avail if one fails to learn this particular virtue\u2014namely, patience. We frequently encounter cases where a person’s extraordinary talent, left unanchored by patience, serves only to plunge that individual into even greater misery.<\/p>\n
Terms such as “gold spoon” and “dirt spoon” have become popular idioms in our society. These expressions critique a social climate in which one’s future life trajectory can be predicted from the very moment of birth. Yet, even if one is born with a “gold spoon”\u2014the child of wealthy or influential parents\u2014and grows up never knowing material want, one will inevitably fall into unhappiness without the virtue of patience. Conversely, there are many who, despite being born with a “dirt spoon,” choose to view their material scarcity as a precious opportunity to build a truly blessed life.<\/p>\n
Patience is not something that can be purchased with money. It cannot be inherited from one’s parents, nor can it be borrowed from a friend. It is a virtue that one must learn and cultivate personally, allowing it to permeate and become an integral part of one’s very character. Generally, patience is forged through tribulation\u2014that is, through suffering. Patience is something acquired only after passing through a tunnel of significant pain and waiting. Because the Apostle Paul understood this better than anyone else, he declared that he rejoiced in his tribulations. This means that when tribulation strikes, rather than agonizing over it or struggling desperately to escape it as quickly as possible, he actually rejoices in it. He does so because he knows precisely what tribulation brings about.<\/p>\n
When one overcomes tribulation, a spiritual strength known as patience is cultivated within one’s character. Those who possess patience are able to bring their hopes to fruition. Those who realize their hopes, dreams, and prayer requests are the ones who endure and wait patiently; they refuse to give up, and\u2014even if the progress is slow\u2014they continue to move forward, one step at a time. For those who possess faith, tribulation is an opportunity. That is why they rejoice in it.<\/p>\n
Devotional Question: Do you understand the true significance of tribulation, and do you hold a firm conviction regarding it?<\/p>\n
Prayer: O God, we give You thanks, even in the midst of tribulation. We believe that tribulation serves to cultivate within us both patience and hope. Yet, we still lack the strength to put this belief into practice. We ask that You pour out Your Holy Spirit upon us. Please grant us Your help and guidance so that we may faithfully live out and obey the truths we have come to know. We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.<\/p>\n
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2026 Lenten Devotional, Day 22 (March 14) One Who Understands the Meaning of Tribulation Hymn: 341, Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken Scripture: Romans 5:3\u20134 Key Verse: \u201cNot only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings\u201d (v. 3). The … Continue reading