God will test our faith in Him. He will ask us to step into the unknown, and force us to trust in Him and His promises…rather than what we see. Isaiah 7:9 tells us, “If you don’t stand firm in your faith, you won’t stand at all.” And this is so true in our walk with God…for our faith will grow each time it’s tested and He is proved worthy of our trust.
God will test our obedience to Him. Isaiah 1:19 reminds us that, “If you’re willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land.” But obedience challenges our comfort, for it places God’s commandments above our desires. But we must trust God’s wisdom for our life, even when it seems unreasonable.
God will test our character. Trials, delays, and temptations test our integrity everyday. That’s because we’re constantly bombarded by the temptation to cut corners, return evil for evil, and act in a manner unbefitting a child of God. But it’s only through the refining fire of trials that our godly character can shine through brightly. (I Peter 1:7)