What is man, that You (God) make so much of him,
and that You set your heart on him,
visit him every morning
and test him every moment?
Job 7:17~18
It has been a long time since i done an exam or a test.
For most of us the build up to any test means hard study, alot of stress and a trip to the chemist for some calms. But for many of us there aren't really that many tests after we finish our education; & i'm pretty sure that the last test i had was my driving test at the age of 17.
So to read in Job that the God of all knowledge, the creator & sustainer of life, Holy God is testing me every moment is quite something. It could put alot of stress on me, i do know that it means i should study a whole lot more to show myself approved, as Paul wrote to Timothy.
I know that it's not a test unto salvation, Jesus completed that when He cried 'it is finished' upon the cross.
I actually think it's helpful to understand that the next moment we live is a test from God. We can prepare our minds & hearts with this understanding and hope to live our next moment in grace, faith & Christ-likeness.
For most of us the build up to any test means hard study, alot of stress and a trip to the chemist for some calms. But for many of us there aren't really that many tests after we finish our education; & i'm pretty sure that the last test i had was my driving test at the age of 17.
So to read in Job that the God of all knowledge, the creator & sustainer of life, Holy God is testing me every moment is quite something. It could put alot of stress on me, i do know that it means i should study a whole lot more to show myself approved, as Paul wrote to Timothy.
I know that it's not a test unto salvation, Jesus completed that when He cried 'it is finished' upon the cross.
I actually think it's helpful to understand that the next moment we live is a test from God. We can prepare our minds & hearts with this understanding and hope to live our next moment in grace, faith & Christ-likeness.
Nice post, thanks. Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: "You can only obey God in the moment." (Oswald Chambers maybe? Can't remember.)
ReplyDeleteThat is a class quote Ash, thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeletegood stuff. as i think through the fact that my life is a test, i'm encouraged that i already know the end result. God has promised to complete what He began in me. gives me hope... because in my own strength i often fail the tests He gives me...
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