Testing

TestingJob 23:10, "But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold."NKJVSometimes the craziest things can happen. Something unexpected pops up in life. Has something unusual ever happened in your life? Maybe you are summoned for jury duty. Maybe you got a promotion that you did not expect. Maybe an old friend has asked for your help in a personal matter. Maybe your whole life has been shaken by some tragedy. Often these things come in our lives to test us.God knows all about us. There is not an area of our lives that God does not know about. When God allows a test in our lives it is for our benefit. In the test we learn our weaknesses. In the test we learn more about His grace. In the test God is refining us and making us more like Himself. God is demonstrating His love for us in the test. He wants the best for our lives. He is delighted to see the progress we make.If you feel you are being tested, take heart. God is in control. We are promised He will not place more on us than we can bear. Call on Him today. Ask Him for the right direction. Depend on Him to supply you with the strength you need. When the test is over you are going to shine. Then you will be able to help someone else in their test.Be sure you have a sharp pencil!!think on these thingsDavid HammondsSardis Baptist ChurchPalmetto, Georgia