Almost all the trials we face can be narrowed down into three different categories. I will be sharing each of these three categories in the next few weeks.
- Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. (James 1, ESV)
I don’t know about you but anything with the word “test,” I instantly know I am not going to enjoy it. But as I tell my children, they have tests in school so teachers can monitor if you are learning what they are teaching. Without tests, we do not have any guideposts for your development. Tests prove you are growing and give you confidence in areas you have developed in.
On the flip side, tests also show us what we need to work on. In school if the teacher gives you a test and you don’t score well, you need to go back and study the items you missed before you could move forward. Much of what we learn builds on top of each other.
Our Christian walk is very similar.
Trials we face show us where we have grown and developed, and points to areas we need more work.
Unfortunately we serve a God that gives pop tests. We don’t know the when, where, or how a test will be given, but the good news is he allows open book tests.
These tests teach us to persevere, what equipment we need, and develops us as a Christian. To help each one of us, I will share with you three different categories all tests fall into. Since we have an open book test on all trials, it is best to prepare ourselves for when one comes our way. Come back for the first category……
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