This was one question a close Catholic friend of mine sent across to our group. It got me thinking...
Why would God want to put us to the test? God is omniscient. He already knows! For...
Jesus knew what was in their hearts (Matt 12:25).
Jesus knew Peter was to deny him (Matt 26:34).
Jesus knew who was to betray him (Jn 13:11).
And yet, the testing...
It is to show to ourselves how much we truly love him. What measure of faith one has?
Even the angels had their period of testing. That's when Lucifer, the angel of light and one-third of those divine beings, chose to worship the creature and not the creator. They lost the Beatific Vision and won what they wanted. But with all things self-oriented- it corrupted from within. They got none of what they were seeking and won malice and jealousy as tribute. Not just to God but even to his beloved men
Testing is good and true! That's why God put Abraham and Job to the test. Jesus's trials in the desert was a test. Yet, how afraid I am of it? To see myself as I really am; the untrue, selfish, faithless wretch...Would that I be broken and made anew. Yet, I am so afraid of the truth, even though it is good...
O help me, Lord to trust you more each day.
Why would God want to put us to the test? God is omniscient. He already knows! For...
Jesus knew what was in their hearts (Matt 12:25).
Jesus knew Peter was to deny him (Matt 26:34).
Jesus knew who was to betray him (Jn 13:11).
And yet, the testing...
It is to show to ourselves how much we truly love him. What measure of faith one has?
Even the angels had their period of testing. That's when Lucifer, the angel of light and one-third of those divine beings, chose to worship the creature and not the creator. They lost the Beatific Vision and won what they wanted. But with all things self-oriented- it corrupted from within. They got none of what they were seeking and won malice and jealousy as tribute. Not just to God but even to his beloved men
Testing is good and true! That's why God put Abraham and Job to the test. Jesus's trials in the desert was a test. Yet, how afraid I am of it? To see myself as I really am; the untrue, selfish, faithless wretch...Would that I be broken and made anew. Yet, I am so afraid of the truth, even though it is good...
O help me, Lord to trust you more each day.
