Why the Testing in Life?
Circumstances in life are never perfect. If we wait until they are we will never do anything but wait.
Hebrews 2:18 Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.
Jesus understands every situation we face here on earth, because He went though it. This brings compassion for us when He goes to the Father for OUR sins, this should also bring a deep love for our pray life, because we know where talking to someone who understands us—-Our FATHER!
His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” – Matthew 25:21
**Testing allows one to discover how well a product is made when placed under extreme stress.
Increasing the pulling pressure between two objects reveals the amount of tension that can be withstood in a chain link. Eventually, the “choking” point occurs.
In sports, we ascertain the “choking” point for athletes by putting them into a pressure situation. At what point will the athlete lose concentration and collapse under the pressure?
It is under these stressful times that we discover how well we have been trained to withstand the pressure and make right decisions regardless of outside influences.
*** We fail under pressure usually because we reach a point where our ability to focus on execution yields to concern about outcome.
*This WORRY about outcome forces us to lose our concentration.
* The FEAR of Failure begins to rule our emotions and actions, which ultimately results in our failure.
* What we fear has come upon us. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
In life, we see giving in to pressure in the form of compulsive behavior, withdrawal, anger, abuse, moral failure, and dishonesty, to name just a few manifestations.
Jesus never yielded to pressure. He never made decisions based on outcome.
* Jesus always made the right decision. *Jesus always performed the same no matter what the circumstance.
* JESUS lived a life based on absolutes, not circumstances.
Jesus never gave in to “situational ethics.”
As God entrusts us with more and more responsibility, He brings more and more pressures into our lives to “test the product,” to make sure that He can give even more responsibility to us.
* This process helps us see where we are in our Maturity and determines our level of future Responsibility.
Are you a product that can withstand the product test? Will you perform as the Maker designed no matter what outside pressures come?
*Know that you cannot perform well unless you are continually in Relationship with and Obedient to the ONE who made you.
*Trust the product developer today. He has made you to perform well under pressure.
Isaiah 28:16 Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken.
The Prophet Isaiah, in the scripture referenced spoke prophetically about the “Stone” which the Lord God would lay in Zion, I want you to observe the way this “stone” is described.
* First he refers to it as “a tried stone”; secondly, he calls it “a precious corner stone,” and then thirdly, he refers to it as “a sure foundation”.
**Being a “tried stone” means it’s been tested and proven; then as “a precious corner stone” it means it’s the most important stone in the building; while as a “sure foundation”, it means you can stake your life on it.
That’s who Jesus is; He’s the only true foundation upon which you should build your life. (Read Luke 6:47-49).
It matters the foundation upon which your life is built. The Bible says, “For other foundation can no man lay that that is laid, which is Jesus Christ”(1 Corinthians 3:11).
Jesus is the true and firm foundation. Make Him the foundation of your success today by employing the principles of His Word in ALL your dealings and roles in your life. That way, when contrary winds blow against you, you’ll remain standing because you’re founded upon the Rock, Christ Jesus! In the face of adversity and testing you’ll be unshakeable because on Christ, the Solid Rock, you stand.
Rise up and receive the strength that is found in the Lord. He has indeed undergirded you; The Lord is your refuge and your place of safety. Come to Him in faith and obtain all that you need. The Lord is for you and not against you, and He will give you wisdom and direction in every circumstance and every testing. Be strong and of good courage. Stop trying to lead your life. Trust in Gods will, and let it reign in your life. TRUST & OBEY!
Proverbs 3: 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
Let Christ, the Solid Rock, be the foundation and anchor of your life! Be a doer of His Word, for that’s how to build your life on the solid rock. That’s what will keep you standing when all else fails. That’s what will keep you on the path of success and prosperity all your life.
Dear Father, you’ve taken me out of the miry clay, and planted my feet firmly upon the rock, Christ Jesus. Now I know that I’ll remain unshakeable even when the storms of life blow against me, for I’ve been securely planted on the true foundation – Jesus Christ the Rock. Thus, no situation can overwhelm me in this life because I’m not just a hearer but a doer of your Word. Lord help me to Trust in YOU at ALL times, with ALL my heart. In ALL circumstances, disappointment and Testing. Help me when I’m weary and everything seems to be going wrong. Help me utter these four words “I trust you, Jesus” and By doing so, I release matters into Your control and I can fall into the security of Your everlasting arms. Help me Search for YOU as for a hidden treasure and trust Your word that YOU, Lord will be found in and through all testings I go through. Amen