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Tested Faith

"Our faith is not really tested until God asks us to bear what seems unbearable, do what seems unreasonable, and expect what seems impossible." Warren Wiersbe


1. Bear what seems unbearable- We will all reach a point in life where a loss or a fear seems like too much to take on our own.

Psalm 68:19
"Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior,
who daily bears our burdens."

2Corinthians 12:9
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me."

Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."



2. Do what seems unreasonable- The world we live in depends on it's own abilities intellectually, financially, and physically. However, God's eternal view goes beyond what the world sees as reasonable.

Corinthians 10:3
"For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does "


3. Expect what seems impossible- How many times have I NOT spoken up for Jesus because I thought the person I was with was somehow not reachable or uninterested?

Matthew 19:26
"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible'."

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Rox said…
Thanks Thom....keep writing!
I tune in regularly and really enjoy your posts. Your recommended verses and devotions are thought provoking. Thanks for the lifts :)
August 27, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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