Dear reader,
We have reached the end of my series of posts on the theme “The Test of Waiting on God.” Click here to read the entire series (start at the bottom of the page and work your way up post by post, in order to read in proper sequence).
We have not however finished the subject of divine testing. To understand God and his ways better, we also need to consider how God tested Abraham when he told him to sacrifice his son Isaac. In case you had any doubts about whether God tests his children, Genesis 22:1 states it plainly:
“After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, ‘Abraham!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’ He said, ‘Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.’” (Genesis 22:1–2, ESV)
Does God ever test you in a similar way? Yes, he does, so be sure to read in the coming weeks about the test of total surrender.
If you are like me, you do lots of your “reading” by listening. That is why I invested a big chunk of time into creating my first full, 25-part, audio series on the theme “How to Get Wisdom for Everything That Matters to You.”
You would help me and other potential listeners if you would sign up to get that series and email your feedback to me—your suggestions, and perhaps a testimonial I can use in the sign-up page.
Here is one testimonial sent to me from a loyal reader in Ghana:
“I was truly blessed by this deep, loaded and insightful message! Right from the start, I learnt that I can have access to divine wisdom with which to solve problems beyond my physical means, as demonstrated by Christ in dealing with the demand for his tax when he didn’t have any money on him (Matthew 17:27). Much as there is much more said, this point really stuck out to me which led me into prayer and a consciousness for such wisdom which overcomes natural limitations. I also learnt through this message not to merely seek wisdom for the many apparent benefits it provides but to seek Christ, in whom is all wisdom, since only He can truly lead us to a right relationship with God, and not worldly wisdom. I’m therefore grateful to have received such a timely message for my life. God richly bless you for the good work, dear Pastor.”
—Daniel Dapaah
Thank you for reading. I am praying for you! The knowledge of God is the ultimate knowledge, the ultimate experience, the ultimate joy, the truth that will never pass away!
Much love,
Craig Brian Larson
Jeremiah 9:23–24: “Thus says the LORD: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.’” (ESV)