HAS YOUR TRUST BEEN TESTED YET?

HAS YOUR TRUST BEEN TESTED YET?

No one can put a value on anything that has not been tested. I have a different test for every believer, and a different test for each character trait of Mine. For Peter his test of love for Me, was his care of My sheep. I asked him 3 times if he loved Me, the first two he answered positively, thinking that he did. The third time he had to admit he fell short and failed the test. Without tests you will never know wether you possess even something as personal as love. All the time Peter was sure he loved Me and a simple test proved otherwise and it saved his life. John 21:16-17 

 

Using this as a sample test: the majority of pastors and leaders in the west are also failing this test, (most without knowing it) using and abusing the sheep to meet their personal agendas, and building a name for themselves. An ugly evil pride exists among religious leaders, believing that to have more people, more buildings, more ministries, or even out reaches, is proof who is greatest in the kingdom. A pastor that has 10 sheep would never be invited to speak at a convention, but a pastor of 5000 will be used as a main drawing card. Yet in the kingdom, the pastor that has 10 sheep that are well fed and nourished is far greater that one that has thousands and he doesn't even know their name. Pride has totally blinded them and I have let them believe a lie. They read Matthew 18:4 and they preach Matthew 18:4 and then they declare, that Matthew 18:4 is for the sheep, not them and they continue to count heads to determine who is greatest in the kingdom. Feeding sheep is more than preaching well rehearsed slanted truths. it is daily demonstrating kingdom living by being completely transparent on a one on one personal basis. 

What about your trust level test? Have you passed any lately? Can you trust Me and walk all the way to the altar on the mountain top, when the only sacrifice you have, is the thing you love most? Genesis 22:9 Can you trust Me in a prison cell when you know you did nothing wrong? Can you trust Me in prolonged sickness, when nothing seems to work? Can you trust Me to meet all your needs when your account is empty? Can you stand firm on a word that I have given you, if everyone disagrees and turns against you?  These are the basic life tests that cover 5 of the major thresholds of life, priorities- reputation- physical pain- source of supply- and faithfulness. If you can pass these tests which will be given on a regular basis until you time on earth is finished, you can be sure of a well done. Failing these tests does not mean you are a failure. These tests are ultimately for the testing of your faith in all aspects "knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience in all aspects." James 1:3 The harder the test the farther along you are in Me and I get the greater the glory each time you pass.

All kingdom tests have a duel purpose, first, they are a reminder to you, of where you really are in your kingdom journey, and second, to bring Glory to My name. When you pass My Father wins another victory over the kingdom of darkness and the mystery of the Ages is answered:  WHO WILL YOU WORSHIP