Are you being tested?

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Are you being tested?💪

 

Many of us are faced with circumstances that push us to our limit. We are challenged to endure hardships, to make or to live with tough decisions. We often wonder, should I give up? Is all this worth it? Can I make it through? Many times we are going through tests and we are very unaware. Concerning Genesis 22, Abraham was pushed to the limit. This exposed his commitment to God. How many of us would have obeyed God to sacrifice our only son? Naturally, that would be an almost impossible task. However, Abraham in faith knew that God would have made away; even if his son was sacrificed it would have been for the greater good. Abraham could have easily dismissed the request. Our testing will always produce a testimony!

 

What should be the heart’s attitude during a test?

One of obedience:

During a test, we must be obedient to God. This is the only way we can successfully navigate the paths or journeys during a test. Jesus said, "anyone who loves me will obey my teaching(John 14:23).” Success during our tests will also be determined by how much we love God and the diligence in doing what he says. It is very easy to get distracted during a test but, remember, let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised-Heb.10:23).

Knowing the voice of God: 

Abraham had to know the voice of God to not have dismissed the request. It did not sound like God but it was God. We must be able to recognize God’s voice. John 10:27 says “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” 10:5 further went on to say “And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.” God will never lead you into failure. You will pass your test; no matter how difficult it may seem now.

 

What is the situation? What is your test? What is it that you need to learn coming out of this test? We do not encounter tests by accident. Know that everything will work out for our good if we trust God.

 

YOU ARE PASSING THIS TEST!

 

By L. Fearon

Comments

  1. Ricardo E. Smith9 July 2020 at 14:53

    Another excellent piece of writing that calls for a deeper self-reflection. Are we ready for the test? and if we are not its time to get ready. Thank you for this reminder, God Bless.

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  2. Unknown9 July 2020 at 15:15

    Blessings my bro.very interesting .I pray God will help me to pass the test.

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  3. Unknown9 July 2020 at 18:16

    This too shall pass. We are strategically equipped to pass our tests.

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  4. Unknown9 July 2020 at 19:50

    I will pass this test 💪

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  5. Unknown9 July 2020 at 21:04

    Amen and amen my brother🙏 thank you for yet another informative and deep word. A much needed reminder for being obedient during the time of our testing. God Bless you bro. Keep doing what you're doing👍

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  6. Unknown10 July 2020 at 04:50

    Very satisfying read.
    Continue on that path that transform lives.🙏

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  7. Shara Gabriel10 July 2020 at 07:54

    Amen!!! For we know that the testing of our faith produces perseverance; God is faithful - He will not give us more than we can bear. Let's continue to fighthe the good fight! Sound sentiments, sir.

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  8. Unknown12 July 2020 at 17:52

    He who began a good work in us will continue to keep us during our testing. Yes! at times it's overwhelming but the victory at the end is so rewarding. Let us continue to press on and encourage each other in Jesus name.

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  9. Unknown13 July 2020 at 03:33

    Amen. Timely message.

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  10. Unknown14 July 2020 at 15:45

    Great inspiration Sir.
    Mytakeaway:
    The test is a journey and if we are obedient to God and have faith then success is certain.
    Thanks for sharing the word of God.

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  11. Carvel Thompson17 July 2020 at 00:05

    ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS

    THE TEST THEY COME AT ME ALWAYS.

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  12. Carvel Thompson20 July 2020 at 13:12

    WOW

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  13. KBennett11 April 2021 at 13:13

    Indeed the tests and trials come to make us strong.

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  14. KBennett11 April 2021 at 13:13

    Tests and trials indeed come to make us strong.

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  15. KBennett11 April 2021 at 13:13

    Tests and trials indeed come to make us strong.

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  16. presdonar11 April 2021 at 13:19

    Amen. The great thing about this test is that we all will be tested. Noone will be exempted from this test and the tester is constant. Thank you for your thoughts. They were quite timely and reflective. Blessings

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  17. Roma Pringle11 April 2021 at 14:11

    It didn't sound like God but it was God! That part had me. Indeed, we shall pass the test. Gloryyyy

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  18. KingdomMinded Reid12 April 2021 at 06:59

    Thank you bro for such inspiration

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  19. Unknown12 April 2021 at 07:22

    Thanks bro. We most certainly need to hear his voice to pass our tests.

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