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God tests our faith, sending storms to disrupt our quiet lives.
Both my sister and Ed have received the same scary
health diagnosis in a preliminary screening, and both are facing the same follow-up
procedure to confirm or clear the test results. I understand how they feel after having been on the receiving end of a scary diagnosis myself. It rocks your world and tests your faith.
The good news, only 25% of the initial test results are accurate and the follow-up
is only a precaution. This gives some comfort to both them and me.
Still, my imagination wants to stir up the worst-case
scenarios, which is the devil trying to shake my faith in God’s promises. Did God not give me this promise?
“For I know the
plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11.
I believe Ed is the future God promised.
Which brings up another point. Being in a new
relationship, my focus tends to lean heavily in that direction. Is God testing
my faith like he did Abraham when he asked him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac? Is he testing their faith for reasons I don't know?
Whatever the purpose of this new test of faith, I’m leaving both Ed and my sister in God’s hands, standing firm in my faith in God’s promises. God never revokes a promise.
“… do not fear, for I am with you; do not be
dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I
will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10.
Yes, Lord. I believe. Amen.
