Testing the Lord

Scripture Exodus 17: [7] And he called the place Massah and Meribah because the Israelites quarreled and because they tested the LORD saying, “Is the LORD among us or not?”

Observation: Jesus told us not to test the lord and yet how many times in our life will we? When things don’t go our way aren’t we quick to doubt that God cares or is even there. We test Him in our actions and the things we say, we test God in our disobedience and lack of bearing fruit. Most of our life is testing the One who doesn’t need to take test, but gives them. He is our teacher and master and we have no right to question Him let alone test Him. If we don’t believe God’s word, then we don’t believe God.

Application: I catch myself all the time testing God expecting a certain situation to turn in my favor and if it doesn’t I begin to doubt if God cares. I need to trust in Him with all of my heart and lean not on my own understanding but in all my ways acknowledge Him and He will make my paths straight. God has all the answers and does not need to be tested, especially by His creation. Remember who I am and give God the glory and respect He deserves.

Prayer: My Lord you know all and see all and I’m nothing but your servant. For some reason you love and care for me and that should be in the forefront of my being and I need to trust you with all that I am. Help me glorify you with this life you have blessed me with. I love you Lord may I live a life that proves that.