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TEST OF FAITH

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. (Joshua 1:9)

Paul had many journeys during his ministry. Almost all of them were difficult and dangerous. Threats and dangers were everywhere. Why? When everything is good, our flesh becomes stronger to lead our life through self-reliance with no need to depend on God. Therefore, tests and challenges are good to help us remember the Word of God, to trust Him, and to exercise our faith. 

God allows Paul to experience challenges, not only from humans, but also from nature. Paul’s faith was brought up to the next level through a mighty storm. This was the opportunity for Paul to pray and hear God’s instructions. 

Storms in our life are ways for us to receive vision and to grow our faith to the next level. The Word of God will remind us to proclaim Jesus, becoming our “rhema”, or life. 

Even in the midst of storms, we need to strengthen our brothers, especially those who are weary and struggling in their own battle.

Storms give us opportunity to exercise our faith.