THE TEST

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Many years ago, about the time you were born, I had a

boss who was the old bull in the china shop type.  He 

was an opinionated character, but did know his business.

I had moved in from out of state.  That made me an 

outsider instead of one of "the boys".  In time I was put

in charge of the shop.  I could not do anything to please

that man.  If I had a schedule of work, that was wrong.

I should not have a schedule.  If (I had to have a schedule)

I hid the schedule so he could not see it, then I was supposed

to have a schedule.

Life at work for a year or two was miserable.  I had to 

go hide at lunch just to get away from it.  BUT, in time

it was like going over a hump.  At some point I suddenly

was an O.K. guy.

Really I think he was testing me.  And after a period

of testing and passing to his satisfaction, I was in.

Our life is like that, even when trying to live for God.

Now God is not like that old codger but he does have

to test us.  If God is trying to get your attention through

the problems of life, listen up.  He may be trying to show

you the way to go, pay attention.  He may be trying to 

strengthen you.  But in any case those trials and problems

have a purpose.

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial;

for once he has been approved, he will receive

the crown of life which the Lord has promised

to those who love Him."

(James 1:12 NASB)