August 4, 2009 This Is A Test
Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 34; John 6
Scripture Focus:
John 6:5 Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” 6 But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do.
Observation:
Jesus already knew what he was going to do to help the multitude get something to eat, but he asked Philip the question anyway: “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” He asked the question to test Philip. Jesus already knew the answer.
Application:
God will test me at times, too. “Linda, how are we going to solve this problem?” He already knows the answer. He already knows what HE is going to do. Will I pass the test? Will I look to him and say, “I don’t know how you’re going to resolve this problem, but I know you will!” and then trust him to do so without fretting and worrying?
Prayer:
Father God, I’m stewing over something today, but you have reminded me in your word that you already know what you’re going to do about it. This is just a test. So, God, I don’t know how you’re going to resolve this problem, but I know you will!
