teachings

Revelation!

I am being tested! (Duh, of course.) God is withdrawing His presence from me to see if I will remain faithful. He is throwing me obstacles (getting sick, having money stolen etc) to see how I will respond and if I will persevere in my service to Him.

"God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm: at the time that you are put to the test, he will give you strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out."

- 1 Corinthians 10:13 (TEV)

He is also testing me to see if I am a good enough servant to serve Him long-term in Thailand (but of course He knows the answer, right?). It is a test of my character, it is a test that chips away at the crusty world remaining in my heart, it is a test of my endurance, but mainly, it is a test of my faith. 

Do I believe in Him even when I can see no fruits of my labour? Am I faithful to Him even when I cannot see what He is doing? Do I trust in His promptings even when they make no sense at all?

"If you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the riches of heaven?"

- Hebrews 13:14

“...‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’"

- Matthew 25:21

If I am not faithful to Him in this small task He has put before me, how can He trust me with a bigger one?