“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” (James 1:2, NKJV) Is it possible to feel joy, even when life isn’t joyful? That’s what James seemed to be saying as he began his epistle. Even when experiencing times of adversity, we can feel joy. Centuries before James told us to “count it all joy,” Job observed that life is short, and no one will escape trouble in this life. “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1, NKJV). WHY TRIALS? Trials are difficult to understand and to endure, but God…
