James 1:2–4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3  for you know that the testing
of your faith produces steadfastness. 4  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and
complete, lacking in nothing. (ESV)



1. Problems are a place of opportunity



2. Problems are a place of testing



James 1:2-3 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,  3  for you know that the
testing of your faith produces steadfastness. (ESV)



3. Problems are a place for promotion



James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,  3  for you know that the
testing of your faith produces steadfastness.  4  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may
be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (ESV)



Genesis 50:20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being
done, the saving of many lives. (NIV)