“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” (James 1:2) Yes, we will be tested! I read once that we’re either in a trial, coming out of one or going into one. It’s hard but we need to be tested. Jesus was…
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“Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.” (Exodus 20:20) Moses said this to the Israelites after receiving the Ten Commandments. The people had seen Mount Sinai smoking, heard trumpets and…
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Teach, Train, Test, Try
As a former teacher and coach, I “see” a lot of spiritual things with an athletic comparison. In our Christian lives, we too have to go through teaching and training to achieve what God has planned for us, and it’s usually hard. We may go from glory to glory, (2…
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Testing
“But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold.” (Job 23:10) Years ago, I was in a singing group and one of the songs we sang was, “I’m Yours Lord” by the Gaither Vocal Band. The chorus went like this:…
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Are We Willing?
Think about this scenario: A skinny, 9th grade boy goes out for the football team at his school. It’s his first year but he wants to play. The coach tells him, “OK son, on Friday night, you’re going to be on the first team and start the game.” Do you…