Life’s Test That Reveal Our Readiness for Promotions
Psalm 26:2; 7:9; 139:23-24
Adapted from John Maxwell’s Million Leaders Mandate handbook
Nearly every moment of life is a test. However, there are “seasons of testing” that can be identified, understood and passed, if we are alert. Think about it. Tests are common to all of us. When God tests people He wants to promote, He takes them through a crucial screening, which reveals what they are made of. Passing the test is the pathway to progress and promotion.
A Definition for Testing
An opportunity which challenges a person to demonstrate his/her potential and maturity
Tests Reveal Three Truths:
Inward Poverty: The test reveals you have responded poorly and failed to act obediently.
Inward Plateau: The test reveals you have not matured, but become stagnant in your growth
Inward Progress: The test reveals you have grown and responded better than ever.
The Truth About Testing
We all experience tests at each stage of our growth
Our goal should be to pass every test
Testing always precedes promotion
Self-promotion and human promotion can’t replace divine promotion
Just as a product is never used until it’s tested, so it is with us.
Ten Tests That Reveals Our Readiness for Promotion
Test of Small Things (Eph. 5:16a; Luke 16:10)- this test comes to prove our faithfulness and potential for greater opportunities
Motivation Test (Job1:9-11; Matthew 6:5-6)- this test comes to the one who is doing right, to examine why they are doing it.
Stewardship Test (Luke 12:16-21; Matthew 25:21)- This test proves how strategic and generous we handle the resources we presently control
Wilderness Test (Deuteronomy 8:15-16; Psalm 42:1-4)- This test comes when you’re spiritually dry to reveal your potential for change and growth
Credibility Test (I Samuel 16:7; Galatians 2:11-14)- This test displays our ability and integrity to see if we compromise under pressure.
Authority Test (I Samuel 24:2-20; Galatians 2:1-9)- This test comes to expose your attitude and willing submission towards God-given authority.
Forgiveness Test (Hebrews 12:14-15; Mark 11:25-26)- This test comes to show you’re not easily offended and are ready to forgive others.
Warfare Test (Exodus 13:17; Jeremiah 12:5)- This test exposes your ability to stand when you’re in God’s will and experience adversity.
Test of Time (Esther 4;14; Galatians 6:9)- This test reveals the quality of your work, based on both opportunity and longevity
Lordship Test (Luke 5:4-7; Joshua 1:8)- This test usually occurs in one of your areas of strength. You find it difficult to trust God. It reveals your heart respons to whom or what has the final authority in your life.
Assessment: Which of the tests have you experience this year? Have you passed them?
BINABASA MO ANG
Answering God's Call
Non-FictionThis was written by Pastor Sur Del Rosario. I'm not taking any credit. It was all his. :) I just want to share them. :) Thanks Pastor Sur. God bless you more.
