WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED Monday December 21, 2015
Text: 1 Peter 1:6 – 9 Memory verse: v 7
Every
true Christian always has something wherein he may greatly rejoice (1:6). Great rejoicing contains more than an inward
placid serenity of mind or sensation of comfort but especially in praise and
gratitude. The source of joy of a good Christian arises from things spiritual
and heavenly, from his relation to God and to heaven. Above all the best
Christians, those who have reason greatly to rejoice, may yet be in great
heaviness through manifold temptations. There are but for a little while; they
are but for a season.
God
does not afflict his people willingly, but acts with right judgment. When we are thus
tested, we should rejoice because it will lead to our good and God’s glory.
While God may have different purposes in the trials that face his people, one
overriding result of all trials is clear: they test people’s faith, showing
that it is strong and pure. What can you say about your faith? Is it pure or
contaminated?
Food for Thought: God does not have a child without trial.
Prayer: God, may I not be found wanting when tested in Jesus name.
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