Just Praise Him Today

I asked the Lord what He wanted for a podcast this week and He said "Warn them!" and then He proceeded to speak a word to me about that. 

As I was writing this podcast, the Lord also spoke two very powerful words to me for unknown listeners.

I have been contemplating how we will be able to tell real miracles from the false miracles Satan will do through the AC when they happen. This podcast is the result.

Along our Christian journeys as we mature, a test comes along. We usually don't recognize it until we're in it. The Revenge Test.

The Revenge Test comes when you have been promoted to a position with more authority and suddenly someone who has done you really, really wrong is under your power or authority. Often, they need something from you in this test. Badly. So...what will you do?

Will you help them or take revenge on them??? Can you pass The Revenge Test?

You've finally made it. You've achieved a recognized position in Christendom. People look up to you and respect your knowledge of the Word. You always hoped it would happen, right?

But wait...It's a test!

After a promotion we always face The Glory Test - the test where you are being told how anointed you are, how wonderful....etc. Will you take God's glory for the gifts and anointing HE has bestowed on you?

Will you take the credit? Can you pass The Glory Test?

One of the tests Christians inevitably face on their journeys to where God wants to take them is after years of praying for their heart's desire, while they are in a wilderness season or another rough season, the Lord will be sure they see someone they know getting what THEY have been praying for.

Can you pass the test of Somebody Else Got Your Stuff?

Most of us don't think of a promotion as a test, but it actually is. It is a test where God is watching to see how you will handle more. More authority, more money, more influence.

Can you pass the test of promotion?

If you walk with the Lord for very long, you will encounter being slandered. Most people encounter this many times. People are constantly judging us as Christians.

What's difficult is, it's usually other Christians, which makes it hurt more. Nonetheless, when we are being slandered, we are faced with a choice of how we will react. I've both passed and failed this test at various times.

Can you pass The Slander Test?

Temptation will come throughout the life of anyone trying to live for the Lord. The opportunity to sin will come and knock on your door and it is your choice how you will answer it.

Can you pass The Sin Test?

No one today really likes to hear the word submit. To submit means you are under someone else's authority, and who does not prefer to be in charge to being under someone else? But being able to submit to another's authority in a godly way is a must if you are to function correctly in the Body of Christ and especially if you are called to do a work for the Lord.

Can you pass the Submission Test?

Trauma. Most of us have experienced Trauma at some point in our lives. Some have experienced it repeatedly.

Will you still honor God when trauma shows up at your doorstep?

Can you pass the Trauma Test?