- When God came down in thunder and lightning to the people of Israel, Moses told them that God was testing them. At the time they responded well. But, throughout their time in the wilderness, they failed His tests soon after great victories.
- God tested Abraham's faith when He asked him to sacrifice his promised son Isaac. Abraham passed the test by getting ready to do so, and then God provided another sacrifice
- God tested His only Son Jesus, by allowing Him to be tempted by Satan. Jesus resisted the temptation, even as He went through the testing, by quoting Scripture
- God tested Job by allowing Satan to take Job's health and family. Job struggled but did pass the test, and ended up more blessed than ever.
When God has brought trials into my life, I have often struggled with temptations that come from within. I want to be rid of the trial, immediately; but have had to learn that these trials are a good gift from God. And if I will endure, then will come the growth God intended.
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