Day 29
TESTS
As children in school we often had "tests". If I paid attention in class and kept up the assignments the "tests" were easy; but if I didn't pay attention they were hard.
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As adults we have "tests". If you wish to drive a car you must pass the drivers"test". To work for the government you must pass civil service "tests". Doctors, lawyers, teachers, nurses, mechanics must all pass the "tests" of their disciplines.
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As believers in Jesus Christ we too face "tests". James 1:2 says, "Consider it all joy...knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. If we were to follow through in James chapter 1 we would see several "tests". What follows has been gleaned from the Dakes Annotated Reference Bible.
The test of faith -vv5-8
The test of humility -vv9-11
The test of endurance -v12
The test of temptation -vv13-16
The test of appreciation -v17
The test of the new birth -v18
The test of Christian living -vv19-21
The test of obedience -vv22-25
The test of pure religion -vv26-27
The test of your faith is precious,
see 1 Peter 1:7.
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How do you and I face the "tests"? Do we give in immediately or do we endure with patience? Do I trust instead of worry? Will I pass the "test"? For your encouragement; we have an anchor in Jesus Christ. We have an advocate in Jesus Christ. Knowing HIM we have a resource person; we have the Holy Spirit who walks along side to help.
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