한미감리교회 Korean American Methodist Church

Why does God test us?

작성자 한미연합감리교회
조회 1,210회 작성일 21-06-27 02:22

When we ask why God tests us or allows us to be tested, we are admitting

that testing does indeed come from Him. When God tests His children,

He does a valuable thing. David sought God’s testing, asking Him to

examine his heart and mind and see that they were true to Him.

When Abram was tested by God in the matter of sacrificing Isaac,

Abram obeyed and showed to all the world that he is the father of faith.

In both the Old and New Testaments, the words translated “test” mean

“to prove by trial.” Therefore, when God tests His children,

His purpose is to prove that our faith is real.

Not that God needs to prove it to Himself since He knows all things,

but He is proving to us that our faith is real, that we are truly His children,

and that no trial will overcome our faith. Jesus identifies the ones who fall

away as those who receive the seed of God’s Word with joy, but, as soon as

a time of testing comes along, they fall away.

James says that the testing of our faith develops perseverance,

which leads to maturity in our walk with God.

James goes on to say that testing is a blessing, because, when the testing

is over and we have “stood the test,” we will “receive the crown of life,

which God has promised to those who love him.”

Testing comes from our heavenly Father who works all things together

for good for those who love Him and who are called to be the children of God.

The testing or trials we undergo come in various ways.

Becoming a Christian will often require us to move out of our comfort zones

and into the unknown. Perseverance in testing results in spiritual maturity and completeness.

Whatever the source of the testing, it is to our benefit to undergo the trials that God allows.

No demon can test or afflict us with beyond what God has ordained.

All our trials work toward God’s perfect purpose and our benefit.

When we experience the storms of life, we should be like the tree that digs

its roots ever more deeply for a greater grip in the earth.

We must “dig our roots” more deeply into God’s Word and cling to His

promises so we can weather whatever storms come against us.

Most comforting of all, we know that God will never allow us to be tested

beyond what we are able to handle by His power. His grace is sufficient for us,

and His power is made perfect in our weakness.

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