Testing of faith is not something to be afraid of as God will give you all that you need to stand firm.
When we stand firm in the storm of testing, we will develop perseverance, character and hope. God does allow our faith to be tested, however, the testing of faith does not have anything to do with losing your salvation.
Your faith must take care of you when God demands something from you. For every test is not to kill you but to strengthen you. For every test that you go through shows the level at which you will be going through but your faith must stand trial.
You know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature. James 1;2-4 says, “consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters whenever you face trials of many kinds complete, not lacking anything.”
Testing is never pleasant as most testing is hard, difficult and enduring just as a marathon runner has to train through painful long-distance terrain, the Christian has to go through some difficult trails in order to grow in Christlikeness. God places us on trials in order for us to grow, deepen our relationship with him and strengthen our spiritual walk.
Why does God allow us to go through testing, what is his goal? Testing is never for nothing. There is always a purpose to the testing of faith. if you are experiencing testing today, be rest assured that the testing will not endure forever. God is not picking on you or trying to belittle you through your testing.
God is growing and strengthening you through testing because the testing will result in genuine growth, strength and faith in Christ.
When you go through testing and remain firm in your faith, it brings joy to God. He delights in seeing his children firm in faith. Whenever we face trials, we need to see them as opportunities for growth. Without trials in our lives, we would not be able to be spiritually mature Christians.
After we go through testing and emerge victorious, we will be able to help other believers who are going through similar trials and tribulations. Trials will be different on each Christian. Trials can range from minor inconveniences to full-fledged attacks from the devil.
However, it will be important to know how to have faith in the midst of the testing. It will not be easy like we said last time faith is not there to make things easy but to make things possible. So, during such a time it’s hard to trust God in the midst of trials, but understand that God is doing it for your good through the testing of your faith, God will strengthen your faith. It is often through the dark times of life when we lean more closely to God.
When things are rosy, sunny and great we often fail to look to Jesus and remember all that He has done for us. Testing is not pleasant, but at the end of testing, we will become stronger Christians.
God does not want us to be weak in our faith but he wants us to be strong, firm and steadfast. For testing of faith is all about trusting God and relying on him rather than yourself. If you rely on Him in the midst of your testing, He will help you for He will be by your side so that you can stand firm in the storm of testing and we develop perseverance, character and hope.
