Tests~Trials~Tribulations

I know I'm not the only one that has experienced a storm or two at some point in there life. OK OK you might not call it a storm, perhaps you call it a test, or even a trial, maybe even a tribulation or simply just going through. The bottom line is no matter what you call it we all have either made it through some thing or we are currently going through.

Did you know that your test ends up being your testimony? Contrary to popular belief tests help you grow and are a tool for elevation in Christ. God wants to know how you are going to handle the test. See, it's easy to praise God when everything in your life is going well but how will you fair when adversity comes. God wants to know if you are going to praise him while all HELL is breaking out in your life.  Are you going to complain the entire time and possibly give up or are you going to give God the praise. I'll admit some test are a little harder to pass then others. Always remember no matter how big or small the test God will see you through. Philippians 4:13 NKJV says "I can do all things through Christ who strengths me."

Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice by giving his life for us. Not only was it a sacrifice but it was the greatest test of all time. John 3:16 NIV says "For God so loved the world he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." If Jesus got tested we are no different. If God brought you to it, he will surely bring you through it. Now that is some good news.

Here are some scriptures that I read to encourage myself while I am going through.

Galatians 6:9 ESV says "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."

Philippians 4:19 ESV says " And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

Romans 8:28 ESV says "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

Psalm 30:5 NIV says "For his anger last only a moment, but his favor last a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night but rejoicing comes in the morning."

Psalm 34:1 ESV says "I will bless the Lord at all times his praise shall continually be in my mouth."

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. "


In closing, I would just like to say I know the storms of life can become overwhelming, but continue to hold on and trust the Lord. He will see you through. Whether you believe it or not, God has already given you the tools you need to pass the test. We just have to use them. God knows you have what it takes to survive the storm.