"But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold." -Job 23:10
All of us have taken countless tests in our lives. Tests are intended to assess what we have learned. However, some tests are intended to teach. Some of the most profound lessons we have ever learned are those that we have learned when we have been tested. We have learned what we are capable of doing. We have learned where we need to grow. We have learned that there is still a lot to learn.
However, when our faith is tested, frequently by situations so dire that the last thing we are thinking of is learning a lesson, we, instead, just try to survive. The lesson we learn from Job is that, when we keep our faith in the most trying of times or the most testing of times, we "come forth as gold" - we have a testimony of God's faithfulness.
Think of it - have you ever heard a testimony that wasn't a story of how someone survived a test? When you get through this test - and you will - you will have a testimony. Your story will be a testament to God's power, His strength, His faithfulness.
So, know that this test will come to an end. You will pass with flying colors! You will have learned an eternal lesson and be a testimony. That's coming forth as gold!
Prayer:
Dear Lord, I can sense You with me during every trial, making me stronger and drawing me closer to You. Thank You for Your strength and Your love that kept my heart filled with hope. Amen.
By Sheila Schuller Coleman @ Devotions
All of us have taken countless tests in our lives. Tests are intended to assess what we have learned. However, some tests are intended to teach. Some of the most profound lessons we have ever learned are those that we have learned when we have been tested. We have learned what we are capable of doing. We have learned where we need to grow. We have learned that there is still a lot to learn.
However, when our faith is tested, frequently by situations so dire that the last thing we are thinking of is learning a lesson, we, instead, just try to survive. The lesson we learn from Job is that, when we keep our faith in the most trying of times or the most testing of times, we "come forth as gold" - we have a testimony of God's faithfulness.
Think of it - have you ever heard a testimony that wasn't a story of how someone survived a test? When you get through this test - and you will - you will have a testimony. Your story will be a testament to God's power, His strength, His faithfulness.
So, know that this test will come to an end. You will pass with flying colors! You will have learned an eternal lesson and be a testimony. That's coming forth as gold!
Prayer:
Dear Lord, I can sense You with me during every trial, making me stronger and drawing me closer to You. Thank You for Your strength and Your love that kept my heart filled with hope. Amen.
By Sheila Schuller Coleman @ Devotions
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