When God tests our faith, it is an opportunity for our faith to grow and become stronger. We find our referencing in biblical stories like Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac to illustrate this point; essentially highlighting the idea that trials and challenges can refine our faith and trust in God.
When God Tests Your Faith
Text: Genesis 22:1-14
Pastor Tom Cogle
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Hebrews 11:1 NLT
Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.
One of the greatest testing of faith is in Genesis 22 when God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his only son Isaac.
When God test you:
1. YOUR FAITH STRETCHES AND GROWS.
God is using those difficulties to stretch your faith.
2. YOUR FAITH STRENGTHENS YOU AND OTHERS.
if God gave you the faith to believe Him to climb the hill yesterday, He’ll give you the faith to climb the mountain today or tomorrow.
3. YOUR FAITH SPEAKS TO GOD AND OTHERS.
Speak in faith and not in fear.
4. YOUR FAITH SATISFIES GOD.
The end result is peace with God.
5. YOUR FAITH SECURES GOD’S MIRACLES.
You can pass that test with flying colors – and secure God’s miracle!