Tests & Trials

Tests have many purposes — the most obvious purpose is to prove your skill or mastery of a particular subject. Tests also show areas where you need to improve. While tests may be feared, they can also serve as confidence builders when you complete the test. Even if you fail the test, you realize that it was not the end of the world and you were able to get through it.
Life has many tests. The Bible speaks directly to the tests and trials that every person experiences. The reality of living in a fallen world with fallen people is that circumstances change, bad things happen, and tests are a certainty. The Christian is not immune to tests; anyone who has been a Christian for more than five minutes can vouch for this. In our text, James writes, “...when you fall into various trials...” (James 1:2, NKJV). Jesus echoes this same sentiment, “In this world, you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33, NKJV). So all of us will experience various trials and tests until our very last breath. The only person with no problems is a dead person, and only those who died trusting in the LORD Jesus Christ.

The love of God

To all of you who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ: May mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.