Blog

The Trial of Faith

We can read a lot in the Bible about what it is like for a believer to be tempted by the Devil, or that God tests the believer, we have already talked about the purpose of this. However, it is also very important to talk about when believers have to keep their faith in God for a long time while everything "falls to pieces" around them.

Gideon

We would think that Gideon is tempting God by asking for a sign from Him. But let's just look at the beginning of the story. The Midianites invaded Israel and took all the food they could. So the people of Israel often starved, what they could protect and hide from the Midianites, that was all they had.

How old was Isaac when he was offered as a sacrifice?

According to Jewish tradition, Isaac was 37 years old, which is fully supported by the book of Jasher. But what is this book of Jasher? It is an important book because it is also referred to in the Tanach (Old Testament), namely in the book of Joshua.

One-Man Army

It is really easier to stay in faith if everything is fine with us and around us. But it is a state of comfort that does not require much faith from us. What we see with our eyes does not require faith, but when God hides Himself from us, it really shows how much faith we have in Him.

Why Doesn't God Answer Me?

So those who don’t hear God’s voice may not be paying enough attention. Their lives are too noisy to hear the voice of God. It can be a trial to see what is in our hearts. If God sees us where He wants to see us, there is no need for correction.