Steadfast under TrialIntro:  Failing a Test I.  “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him.” – James 1:12A.   Temptation1.    “God Himself tempts no one.” – James 1:132.    “But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.” – James 1:143.    Spirit-driven into the wilderness (Mark 1:12)B.   Testing1.    “After these things God tested Abraham” – Genesis 22:12.    Impossible ChoicesII.  God Himself takes on our TrialsA.   “Abraham said, ‘God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.’” – Genesis 22:8B.   “In your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.” – Genesis 22:181.    “And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’” – Mark 1:112.    “And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And He was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to Him.” – Mark 1:133.    God provides for Himself the LambC.   “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” – James 1:17 What is one of the most difficult choices you have had to make?  How did you go about making a decision?How does God’s unchanging character give you encouragement as you face difficult decisions?