Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am," he replied.
- Genesis 22:1
This was the scripture we studied today at
church. It was quite a powerful message considering the tests we have prevailed through over the past 16 months (I really should blog about this story at some point). Basically though, we heard about how we must understand that God will test us and that His tests are never easy! Each test requires us to step out and walk in faith. We must whole heartedly trust God to carry us through each and every situation as they arise. Do not be fooled though ... not every trial and tribulation we go through is a test from God. "Sometimes Satan
tempts us so that we may fail, whereas God
tests us so that we may prevail"! The important thing to factor in is that the tests are always exactly what we need! Whether we want to acknowledge it or not. Even as parents we must show our own kid's
"tough love" and it's the same way with our own Heavenly Father. Why does He test us?
- He tests us to make our faith mature and complete
- He tests us to prepare us for what He is calling us to do
- Most importantly, He tests us simply because He loves us
We will see as we walk by faith that blessings will flood our lives. James 1:2-4 proclaims:
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
