TOPIC:
DOES GOD TESTS US?
CONTROLLING THOUGHT:
Always allow God to finish what He is doing in your life so that you will be what He has in mind.
BIBLE TEXT:
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:7 KJV).
KEY VERSE:
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you (1 Peter 4:12 KJV).
INTRODUCTION
The topic is a million dollar question. It demands a straight convincing and affirmative answer: "Does God Almighty test us? YES! But the test is always open-book. We can always pass the test with the help of the God's instruction manual --- the Bible. See what Apostle Paul said, "But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts" (1 Thessalonians 2: 4 KJV).
THE MESSAGE
God tests you not in order to hurt you but to make you experience success.
The Almighty God believes that you will succeed in every challenge you face and walks majestically in faith.
He is like a parent who urges their child with the confidence and expectation that they will succeed, "Go out there and show them what you are capable to do".
To assure the subject given has been mastered, tests are processed in all schooling..
Testing is essential and even meaningful for one who is tested. Although you may feel that you are prepared to graduate, testing helps you to face reality.
Testing helps you understand how you are performing. If things aren't going well for you, turn to God and pray for His assistance. Spend more time praying and reading the Bible.
Keep in mind that God's tests are distinct from the devil's temptations. God tests to see whether you will follow His Word.
You will never be tempted by God to sin! He never puts you to the test with evil. The fact that God simply allows you to defeat evil by following His Word is more than enough to get you through.
The Bible says about Joseph in the prison, "Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him" (Psalm 105: 19). That means, Joseph was tried severally. Remember the test of immortality against his master's wife. Yet he proved faithful unto God until the word of the King came to release him from prison. Never relent in your fight against the devil, always be faithful as you are fighting the evil.
Though not always immediately, God's Word is always effective. The test runs from the moment you decide to stand on God's Word until the solution appears.
Keep in mind that God is on your side and is for you. He helps you by sending His Word, His Holy Spirit, His ministers, and His angels. No one can withstand against the Almighty God when He decides to introduce you. His introduction will lift you up beyond the expectations of both your enemies and friends.
PRAYER:
Oh Lord! Help me to understand Your Word (i.e. instructions manual - Bible), as I read during my trials and tests. I know by following Your Word, I can pass Your tests.
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