Topic: The Tested Faith
Bible Verse: I Peter 1:6-7 _".., you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ."_
Message: Our faith is always subjected to test. Even for great men like Peter, Job, Abraham; their Faith was tested. Why this test? Firstly, when our faith is tested we understand it's genuineness. Lot of times like disciple Peter we feel we are strong in faith but when it's tested we understand the truth of how much we relied on our spiritual strength instead of God & also how weak is our faithfulness like morning dew (Mark 14 :27-31 & Hosea 6:3,4). Secondly, when our faith is tested we grow more strong in it. At such times when we humble ourselves more, spent time on God's word, Pray & learn to rely on God then we see our Faith building up (James 1:2-4 & 5:13; Romans 10:17). Finally, this test is allowed by God with defined boundaries & in God's infinite wisdom for our good. The devil also takes this opportunity to bring in the trails and temptations to see us fall. But God uses them to build our Faith. Remember only those with strong Faith till end can enter into kingdom of Heaven. So for this God has to prepare us; with Him being the author and finisher of our faith (Luke 22:31,32; Job 2: 1-7). God bless you.