Growth and Progress

Resistance is what we encounter when making progress. Once we encounter Resistance we will need to have the fruits of the Spirit in operation in our lives. The fruits of the Spirit include attributes such as patience. Things like patience will manifest in to other gifts such as perseverance. When we hold on and not give into temptation and trials, then we learn trust. Trust in God builds Faith. Faith is the ability to discover Gods will and to believe Him for bigger and better things according to His will and good pleasure. Trials also cause us to lean upon His wisdom and not our own understanding, trusting Him for the outcome. Trials and temptations also build Character in us if we exercise patience during them. Character is the manifestation of Gods attributes in our lives. If we follow Gods plans, then we will discover His heart and we will manifest His character and nature!