Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Romans 12:12 In the course of life in the church, service for the Lord and living in this world, there will always be times of troubles and trials. A ship at sea must be ready for storms ahead and likewise, a believer in Christ on the sea of life must be ready for the setbacks and situations that will confront him. Exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Acts 14:22 A Christian must never be taken by surprise that trials will come Beloved, think it not strange…