do you regularly find yourself in
compromising situations do the
circumstances around you spur you to
make decisions which are not aligned
with the principles of faith in God
maybe you're being required to do
something bad in order for you to keep
your job or attain a benefit
or you've been challenged by situations
that want you to disobey God
you should know that such times are
times of testing and that your response
will go a long way in telling whether or
not you're a person that carries God's
word with integrity and Truth
your response will be a pointer to the
level of growth and maturity that you
have in Christ so you must make sure
that you act in accordance with God's
laws and principles instead of having
the devil confirm your unfaithfulness or
propensity to make mistakes and wrong
choices
there are many different things in life
that can test the faith of Believers
various circumstances that arrange
themselves to make sure that all those
who claim to be Believers in the
Christian faith fall out of God's plan
or will for them and it's very important
that Believers avoid being caught by
those traps which can cause stagnancy
and backwardness no matter the cost pain
or sacrifice that may result you must
always apply your heart towards
conducting yourself in a manner that is
in accordance with the law of the spirit
of life in Christ Jesus the devil is
always orchestrating different ways and
strategies to throw those who love the
Lord off balance the devil always pours
water on the tiles in order to make
Believers slip and fall because he's
constantly on the move to steal kill and
destroy so in times of testing you must
stand strong
when your faith gets tested you must
repeatedly become aware that it's like
you're in a boxing match where there
will be a winner and a loser this is not
to put you under pressure but so that
you know that there's something at stake
you must make sure that you stand your
ground and avoid falling prey to the
enemy who's always interested in the
failure and downfall of the children of
God
when you go through difficult things or
phases in life you must be willing to
trust and obey the law and will of God
even when it seems like you're being
pushed up against the wall
you may not know why you're going
through so many diverse tests or the
purpose of them
no matter how heavy the situation may be
you must always know that although the
devil seeks your misery God means the
best for you it's important to recognize
the fact that tests occur in order to
make your faith stronger
test will reveal to you the level you're
at in terms of your faith in God
knows that the kind of tests you get in
life are the ones that you can overcome
he'll never allow you to go through a
test that he knows you're not capable of
scaling over you must go through the
fire of trial and testing because tests
are potent enough to reveal your power
and also strengthen you to give you more
experience and wisdom in the use of your
Authority in Christ
you must consider it all joy as James
says in James 1 2-4
my brethren encountered all joy when you
fall into diverse Temptations knowing
this that the trying of your faith Works
patience
but let patients have her perfect work
that you may be perfect and entire
wanting nothing
whether or not you pass through give in
tests depends on how seasoned you are in
the word of God and how you exercise
your faith
Jesus wasn't Exempted from tests and so
neither will you be he was given an
option to turn Stone to bread jump from
the highest Pinnacle of the temple and
about as Satan in order to gain the
world but Christ persevered
as a Christian you must ensure that you
strengthen your spirit soul and body to
persevere and overcome when tests come
your way
although tests are uncomfortable they're
not something that's meant to be
non-proportional or far away from your
level of growth as a child of God
however the problem for Christian
Believers is sometimes their inability
to endure and make the right decisions
nowadays people only seek immediate
gratification they chase after the highs
at all times without taking a moment to
evaluate the impact of their actions on
their Christian faith
this must not be your case you must be
aware and Vigilant so that you're never
caught off guard
just like our lord Jesus from the
beginning of his trial by the devil to
his perseverance at the end you must be
conscious of God's word when your faith
is tested you must be sensitive to
understanding the dimensions of the
spirit of God that can support you when
your faith gets tested don't be
nonchalant or passive about your words
and acting in times of testing because
God is counting on you to make him a
proud father of a responsible child
this is also how you can prove that you
can be trusted while you proceed in your
love walk in the faith when you're
tested and you overcome it shows that
you know how to exercise God's power
working in you and that will open you up
to more opportunities and
responsibilities because God now trusts
you to deliver this is how it works this
is how it worked with Abraham when his
faith was tested he was asked to offer
his only son up as a sacrifice to God
and he willingly and without excuse
proceeded to do so as strange as this
looks it's a very large pointer to the
fact that Abraham had Faith at the
highest level because that was such a
difficult task to ask a father who was
advanced in age you must in all things
trust the Lord as this is what he
expects you to do
so when you're tested the most important
thing that should come to your mind is
how you would make decisions and take
actions that show that you trust and
obey God
you must fortify yourself with prayer
and the word even as you put on the
whole armor of God
this is how you can be victorious in
times of testing
Ephesians 6 13-14 says
wherefore taken to you the whole armor
of God that you may be able to withstand
in the evil day and having done all to
stand stand therefore having your loins
gird about with truth and having on the
breastplate of righteousness
this is exactly what you must do in
order to be victorious whether it's in
your workplace your family or social
life you must wield the whole armor of
God at all times and especially when
tests and trials arise you must always
remember that no matter the cost
faithfulness pays
Hebrews 11 6 says but without faith it
is impossible to please him for he that
comes to God must believe that he is and
that he is a rewarder of them that
diligently seek him
let your thoughts actions and their
outcome and results always show that you
truly love and honor God and this can
only be done through faith
remember that faith is not vain James 2
14 says what good is it my brothers and
sisters if someone claims to have faith
but has no Deeds can such a faith save
him
the proof of your faith and trust in God
lies not just in your speech or
confessions but most importantly in your
actions
your actions must show that you indeed
believe and have reverence for God
even if you deceive others you cannot
deceive God
nothing is hidden from the eyes of God
and he knows those who are truly his own
so be his own indeed by living
victoriously in total faith and trust
let's say a prayer to God
O Lord our heavenly father
we confess our love for you
we identify with your Authority even as
we Hollow your holy name
thank you for your word which comes to
us in due season
to enrich our hearts and our minds
thank you for we believe in your Mighty
power and Grace
which is able to make us persevere and
endure in patience
even when we are tried and we are tested
so help us O Lord to never forget your
precepts and to never betray your
presence
in Jesus name we pray
amen
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