When God tests us, it is for our character development. God will not let any difficulty come into our lives beyond what we can handle. (See 1 Cor. 10:13)
I normally study for an exam the day of the exam itself. I am more effective when the pressure is real. Growing older, I realized that I could do better if I could have time to really study the exam. There are exams that come as a surprise, and that what gets into my nerves. I would rely on stuck knowledge (or stock knowledge for the geeks) to get me through. What is surprising is we keep on practicing the disciplines in studying, when exams come, we are ready.
For Abraham to be tested, it was written for us to be able to glean on and learn. Our responses is what is important. Our attitude towards trials or testings is what is seen. This is what we can tell others, of how we went through a situation and how God showed a way out.
The question is, how do we respond to tests? (more…)