Theological question: Does God test us?
Not tempt us with evil. I know he doesn’t.
Not give us disease or lack. I know that is from the enemy.

But just like a good teacher gives their students opportunities to demonstrate mastery of a topic, does God test us?

Yesterday, I felt like God was given me a test. I was thinking about how I needed some things to change, about how tired I was of waiting. Blah blah blah.

Then opportunities arose to bless people in the very areas I want blessing. Opportunities arose to love and support others in areas I want love and support. Opportunities arose to choose offense or constructive criticism. Was that a test or a coincidence?

I don’t know. It felt like a test. It was unpleasant. I learned a lesson in the middle of it. What did I learn?

Always choose love.

How did I do on my test? If it weren’t timed, I may have done okay. My first response in each case was wrong, but I erased it before anyone saw it and eventually chose love.

God’s feedback this morning on my performance was:

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew‬ ‭6:33‬ ‭NIV‬‬

I’m going to consider this a win! (If not, God will allow me to remediate until I get it right.)