The Apostle Paul faced many trials & afflictions in his pursuit to do the will of God. He wrote to the Philippians that should rejoice in the Lord always and this was something he personally practiced. When he lost the privilege of physical freedom Paul rejoiced in God through singing & prayer (Acts 16:25). What does it take to rejoice when we are faced with adversity? What is different about the person who rejoices in God when life gets tough & the person who gets bitter?

I believe one thing that enables that kind of rejoicing in adversity is perspective. It helps to have perspective on why you should rejoice in adversity.

Here is some reasons why you should rejoice in adversity.

1. God commands it (Philippians 4:4, 1 Thess. 5:16)

2. God is at work to advance the gospel (Philippians 1:12)

3. God is still in charge and in control (Ephesians 1:11, Psalm 33:9-11)

4. God is for you who are in Christ (Romans 8:32)

5. God is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28)

6. God is developing character in you (Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-3)

7. God’s love for you will never be taken away (Romans 8:39)

8. God has written your name in Heaven (Luke 10:20)

9. God is teaching you to trust Him (Deuteronomy 8:3)

10. God is glorified in you (Philippians 1:21, 1 Peter 1:8)