In our second message in the book of James, we see how the reality that Jesus is Lord gives us the ability to evaluate our trials. We can respond to trials with Christ's joy as He strengths us through them.

Trials test what we testify, and the joy James calls us to consider within trials is not ours to manufacture. It is the work of God to make us more like Christ. Trials test our faith, the test of faith produces a joyful perspective, this perspective forms endurance, and this endurance grows into maturity.