Is God not Sure?

When you experience a challenge in your life no matter what category it falls under is it a test to show God where you are at in faith?

I have been going through the Old Testament and when I came across the part in Genesis where Abraham is told to sacrifice Isaac, it made me pause. Why did God put both of them through that? I think sometimes we think God is testing us to see if our faith is true and pure. So does that mean that God doesn't already know where we are at spiritually? That is not what the Bible says.

Then why? What happens to us when we come to that moment where the rubber meets the road and we have to stand in our faith? What happens in us? We find ourselves processing through what we believe, and why we believe it. This refining experience can only really happen in the moment of most intensity when all is on the line. Do I stand or do I fall.

God is already sure of where you are. He knew Abraham's convictions and his heart before He asked him to sacrifice the son he had longed for. To be a fly on Abraham's mind on that day. The scripture leaves out any comments of deep emotions experienced by Abraham. There was simply obedience to the very end without hesitation. Abraham proved not only to God but his son and himself that God is faithful, just and most importantly deserving of our unquestioning obedience.

When you stand before a difficult challenge, remember, it is not happening to fill God in on where you are at. He already knows. It is for you.

Help your children learn that God is worthy of our obedience. Trials are opportunity for reflection, growth, and witness. Oh that we will stand strong in faith of God, is my prayer. May God richly bless you all today. Stand strong.

Brenda