Job 23:10
“But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.”
Scripture needn’t be lengthy to be powerful, and here in Job’s three-fold declaration is inspired proof.
He knows. What does God know? He knows the beginning from the end and everything in-between (Isaiah 46:10). From first breath to dying day, He knows the storms that buffet and situations that vex. He knows how frail we are (Genesis 3:19) and moves in our lives accordingly. God’s knowledge is intimate and exhaustive (Psalm 139), and He wisely chooses our paths.
He tests. We naturally shy away from discomfort, which leads me to believe that not many Christians venture to pray, “Dear Lord, please test me.” But if we pondered the potential in testing, and trusted the motivation behind it, perhaps we would.
I shall. When testing does come and things are dark, there is a flame of biblical truth to light our way – God’s testing is never for naught. Trials work for us, not against us, and when handled rightly, the outcome is as pure gold. Such knowledge opens wide a sanctuary of courage and strength to every saint.
Believer, live boldly! Our confidence in every challenge circles back to and rests upon the assurance that He, God Almighty, knows.
– Pastor Jack
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