Day 9: Genesis 22:1-23:20
When we are tested by God, it isn't to see how weak our faith, trust or love is; rather, it is to see how willingly we are to trust God in the most difficult circumstances in life.
God isn't interested in making our lives miserable or to create doubt in our minds about his ability to provide what we need; rather, its to test our willingness to give every ounce of our faith to believe that God is able to get us through life's difficulties.
Abraham's faith was tested by God. The faith test was to sacrifice his son as an offering to God. God said to Abraham, "take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about." It was told that Abraham did exactly as God instructed in Genesis 22.
Abraham never questioned God's instruction, nor did he try to make a deal to keep from sacrificing his only son. Because of his faith and obedience, God said to Abraham, "Do not lay a hand on the boy, do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son."
God may never test us through sacrificing a child, but he could test us with our health or finances or. God may want to see if your faith is shallow or deep. He wants to know how invested you are in Him, rather than yourself, money, fame or family.
The way we take on the tests we experience is a testimony of our devotion to God or the lack thereof. Proverbs 17:3 says, "Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart." God wants us to succeed in life. He wants us to overcome the challenges we face on a daily basis. He wants us to be devoted wholly to him and when life is tough and health gets bad and money is depleted, our faith in him to get us through the rough spots of life is crucial.
Testings will come. Always be ready to take the test with faith leading the way.
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