Whether you're aware of it or
not, there just may be a test coming your way.
Unfortunately, we don't get to choose when or how tests come! However, I believe there are some important
things we can do to be prepared at all times.
1) Pay
attention in class... Nothing happens for no reason! Everything God does is strategic. If you pay attention now, you will be
equipped with all you need for the test.
Don’t be caught off guard or distracted, as you learn along the way,
keep in mind that it is for you to be tested.
**1 Peter 4:12, Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery
ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange
thing were happening to you;
2) Get to
know the Teacher Before you Need the Teacher… God loves you and wants to know you. Get to know Him. Ask Him for help if you need it. But, don't just wait until the struggles come
to seek God... build a relationship with Him even before you're in a tough
spot. No one likes to be used. So don’t use God as your ‘get out of jail
free card.’
**1 Chronicles 16:11 tells us,
"Seek the LORD and His strength;
Seek His face continually."
3) Study. Study. Study… Daily.
Consistently. Don't wait until the night
before a test to cram all the information in because you need your sleep. Or
worse, don't get thrown off by a pop quiz.
Studying consistently will ensure that you are ready at all times for
whatever may come your way. Study the
Word of God. It’s the ammunition you
need to fight off the enemy.
**Psalm 119:11 says, "
Your word I have treasured in
my heart, That I may not sin against You.."
4) Memorize
those main ideas. As God is
teaching you, know that it’s not in vain.
So, when you’re going through things you don’t understand, instead of
whining and complaining, make sure you remember what God is trying to teach
you.
**Romans 8:28 tells us, "And we know that God causes all things to
work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according
to His purpose."
5) Eat
well. Even Jesus knew how important
it was to eat well… Not just naturally, but spiritually. What you put in is what comes out. So feed your spirit with things of the
spirit. Feed your spirit with the Word,
testimonies of the saints, inspiration books and television.
**In Matthew 4:4, Jesus
answered, "It is written: 'Man shall
not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”
6) Get
plenty of rest... Rest in God, that is.
Honor the Sabbath. Dedicate your
Saturdays to the Lord if you can. Get
your work done in the week so that you can rest on that day if at all
possible. If God can build the world in
6 days and rest on the 7th, we can follow his pattern. But, even outside of that, practice resting
in God. Don’t rest in your finances, friends
or family, but rest in God. He’s a sure
foundation.
**Ps. 62:5 says, "Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope
comes from him."
7) Get
rid of the waste... Naturally, it's helpful to go to the restroom before
you enter an exam room. The most annoying
thing is to get in the groove of test taking just to have to stop what you’re
doing to release what has built up in you.
Spiritually, we get weighed down with things we should have gotten rid
of a long time ago. Get rid of waste on
a consistent basis, don't let it build up inside of you.
**Psalm 51:2 says, "Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity And
cleanse me from my sin."STAY TUNED FOR PART 2... "Testing in Progress"
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