“Joy Of Suffering For Righteousness”
Monday, July 28, 2025Key Verse
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” James 1:2
Text —James 1:1-4
Message
Joseph found himself being punished and thrown into the king’s prison for something he hadn’t done. He was an example of suffering for righteousness. But instead of grumbling and complaining, Joseph carried on being cheerful and helpful. The jailer soon noticed Joseph because he was so different from everyone else. In fact, the jailer was so impressed with Joseph that he put him in charge of the other prisoners. He also made him responsible for everything that needed to be done in the prison. God blessed Joseph and helped him do everything well.
Our Bible passage encourages friends of Jesus to count it as joy when they are faced with many temptations. Here, temptation refers to some sort of difficulty, suffering, or pressure in our lives that God allows in order to try and prove our faith. It is also meant to develop in us perseverance and godly character. What should be our reactions to trial and suffering? We are to rejoice knowing that God is with us. He will never allow the suffering to swallow us.
Our faith can only reach full maturity when faced with trials and opposition. You must be determined like Joseph to continue to live a righteous life. Be prayerful and watchful, only be sure your suffering is not as a result of your sins or bad behaviour. God will only defend righteous children and reward them with bountiful blessing
Further Reading
Genesis 39:21-23
Prayer for today
Lord, be my Help and Shield in times of persecution.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
