April 21, 2016 - Day 112 - PASSING THE TEST

Job Thursday (chapters 31-32)                                                                                                 

“Martin Luther believed God allowed Job’s suffering to test his faith.  When we feel such trials, we, too, can be comforted knowing that God is not punishing us because of our sin, but is strengthening our faith through testing.” (The Lutheran Study Bible, Concordia Publishing House, 2009, page 822)

This is precisely what Peter explains in his first epistle:

“In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith - more precious than gold that perishes though tested by fire - may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 1:6-7 ESV)

Lord, when my faith is tested, please give me the strength to withstand it.  No matter what I may face in life, may I bring honor to Your name, and thereby pass the test. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.

Pastor David Paape 

The following link is to the 52 Week Reading Plan Bible upon which these devotions are based.  http://www.bible-reading.com/bible-plan.pdf