Tested By God
Many people do not like tests. They are afraid of failing the test or at least, doing badly. They do not like having to prepare for tests. However, tests are very good for us. They show us a lot about ourselves. Israel found out this truth when they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. God was waiting for the unfaithful generation to pass away, but He was humbling and testing the younger generation, so they would be ready to enter the Promised Land and to be successful in conquering the people of the land. (Numbers 8:16) God does much the same thing for every believer today.
God fed the sons of Israel manna in the wilderness. It was something they had never eaten before. People do not like change. However, it tasted good, and God supplied just enough for every day. It was a humbling experience to be totally dependent on God for their daily food. It was a test to see if they would trust Him every day by gathering just the right amount. It was a part of all He did in the wilderness to test them to see if they would trust Him fully.
He did all of those things over that 40 year period for their good. It was not pleasant at the time, but when they were humbled, and when they passed His test, God knew they were ready to take the land. In fact, they knew they could do it with His help, too, so they did not doubt like their fathers did. I pray that we will grow from God's tests in our lives, so that we live in victory every day.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Deuteronomy 9-11.
God fed the sons of Israel manna in the wilderness. It was something they had never eaten before. People do not like change. However, it tasted good, and God supplied just enough for every day. It was a humbling experience to be totally dependent on God for their daily food. It was a test to see if they would trust Him every day by gathering just the right amount. It was a part of all He did in the wilderness to test them to see if they would trust Him fully.
He did all of those things over that 40 year period for their good. It was not pleasant at the time, but when they were humbled, and when they passed His test, God knew they were ready to take the land. In fact, they knew they could do it with His help, too, so they did not doubt like their fathers did. I pray that we will grow from God's tests in our lives, so that we live in victory every day.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Deuteronomy 9-11.