Why is God putting us to the test?

God puts us to the test because he cares about us and wants us to grow in faith and knowledge of him. Being put to the test by God is simply a part of the process of growing closer to him.

He tests us to see if our faith in him is genuine (real). If God knows you are still preoccupied or unprepared, he will not advance you. He needs to know if you have what it takes to pass that specific request. According to Jeremiah 11:20, God puts his children's minds and hearts to the test.

If we fail, he teaches us so that we can prevail next time. God will reward us if our faith is genuine.

When you are being tested, you may feel as if he is silent; every teacher is silent when a student is being tested. A period of struggle during which you do not hear from God can be interpreted as a test from God.

Others may become discouraged by his silence and wonder if he truly loves or cares for them. Many people are tempted to give up praying at this point in their lives.

We know this because he put many people to the test in the Bible( Abraham, Job, Moses, etc). When the Israelites were slaves in Egypt, they apparently did not expect to be rescued anytime soon. Everything they went through was worthwhile when they arrived in the Promised Land.

The Israelites failed only when they began to focus on where they come from rather than where they were going.

If you want to pass God's test, arm/equip yourself with God's word. When things get tough, keep God's Word at your side like a sword. The Bible contains all of the answers you need to prepare for and pass God's test.

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