U nder the pressure of trials, we all need special, supernatural wisdom from God. This wisdom is generously given by God to all who ask Him. It enables us to handle trials in a way which guarantees we will get the maximum benefit from them. H owever, we must ask in faith, believing that He is able and willing to do as He promised. This, of course, means we must be willing to accept the fact that God is sovereign and has sent this trial for the purpose of bringing us to maturity.
Trials afflict the poor and the rich alike.
I t is of utmost importance when undergoing trials that we not set our eyes on material things. This is true for all of us, poor and rich alike. T he brother of humble circumstances is addressed first. This word denotes a strong personal reaction, a feeling of pride or exultation. T hough he is poor in the things of this world and treated with disdain by those of this world, he must remember who he is in Christ.