12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.
13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
--1 Peter 4:12-13 (NIV)
A little while ago we were at the coast. We noticed a lot of debris high up on the beach that we had not seen in earlier visits. It was the result of a combination of strong east winds (to push the trash) and unusually high tides (to get it high enough to not be washed back).
Our lives can be a lot like the ocean. We accumulate a lot of debris and trash that makes us not so pretty and pleasant to be around. But when storms or trials come, then can help purge our lives of this trash. The more junk we get rid of, the better people can see Jesus inside of us.
So while the storms may be difficult to endure, we can rejoice in what they produce in our lives.
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