“…We went through fire and through water; but You brought us out to rich fulfillment.” Psalms‬ ‭66:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. It is a very important thing to realize that this life, and especially Christian life, is a time of testing and preparation. There are those who imagine that life is always supposed to be easy and comfortable. They are mistaken, as Jesus said, because they do not know the scriptures. But knowing we will face trials, knowing that God is using these things to refine our lives and draw us closer to Him, helps us to understand them better and see God’s purpose in it. In this verse the key is, that we did not perish in the trials, we were not overcome by the adversity, but God brought us through! And not only does He bring us through, but He brings us to a place of abundance! A place of greater fulfillment. A place where our lives can fulfill His purposes in a greater way. So let us hold on to Jesus and He will bring us through.