The Test.
Brothers . . . !!
RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE SET BEFORE US.
WHAT IS THIS RACE? IT IS CALLED "THE TEST" . . . . WHAT IS THIS TEST ?
HEBREWS 12:1-11 explains the test set before every believer, but firstly for more understanding (to prove Scripture) we find the dictionary meaning of the word test:
TEST: a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use. A short written or spoken examination of a person's proficiency or knowledge - an event or situation that reveals the strength or quality of someone or something by putting them under strain. "the test of a good sparkling wine is the length of time the bubbles last in the glass". A movable hearth in a reverberating furnace, used for separating gold or silver from lead. (OUCH). Judge or measure (someone's proficiency or knowledge) by means of a test. "such behaviour would severely test any marriage" "he tested positive for steroids during the race."
Turah tells us that once a believer repents, is immersed and has his heart circumcised, he will then be challenged by Yahuah Himself, to see if his commitment is genuine.
BROTHERS DID YOU KNOW THIS IS TRUE ? Well then read on . . . .
Paul tells us in Heb 12:1 that we have to endure a cloud of sinners who are ready to accuse us while they watch our behaviour changing, as we put off our sins and burdens going through this process. Keeping our eyes on Yahusha will enable us to run the race set before us, with endurance (a mighty necessity), because we have not yet resisted unto blood or have been staked as the Master was. Keeping our eyes on Yahusha will stop our weariness and faintings this life brings. Try it Brothers WHENEVER YOU ARE THROWN INTO THE "TEST PIT", THINK OF WHAT THE MASTER DID FOR US AND YOU WILL BE REFRESHED AND ENERGISED .
Paul in verse 5. tells us something interesting - that IT IS NOW YAHUAH THE FATHER WHO TAKES OVER THE PROCESS OF OUR DISCIPLINE AND HE SPEAKS TO US AS SONS. "My son do not "DESPISE the DISCIPLINE" of Yahuah, nor faint when you are reproved by Him". Brothers this means the pain we are going to receive from Yahuah is so great that it can make us faint and despise the Father, or even turn away. One of the biggest problems with religion is that they refuse to teach this. We can see this teaching is as plain as day and anyone teaching against it is a liar. 6."For whom Yahuah loves, He disciplines and flogs every son whom he receives."
Brothers and Sisters as you can see by reading on to verse 11, NO ONE IS EXEMPT FROM GOING THROUGH "THE TEST-PIT OF PAIN." The wicked habits that still remain in our behaviours have to be flogged out of us (the spots and wrinkles), until we concede to be obedient to the instruction of Turah (that is if we want to be His Bride for eternity). Our Test is for Yahuah to see if we will endure His disciplining and bear the fruits of righteousness in our behaviour.
THE ONLY WAY TO ACHIEVE RIGHTEOUS BEHAVIOUR IS TO AGREE TO ENTER THE PIT OF PAIN AND PROVE OUR LOVE TO YAHUAH.
Brothers applying the 3 Rules to our behaviour as we walk is a great help, especially in a family situation. We actually turn the rules back onto ourselves by saying
1. Am I letting them have it?
2. Am I taking this personal?
3. Am I making excuses?
If you use the 3 Rules in this light you will avoid lots of floggings and your behaviour will be fruitful and pleasing to Yahuah. If you refuse to enter "THE PIT OF PAIN" you will be considered as illegitimate and not a son, which means you will have no attention from Yahuah or Yahusha. Once you pass "The Test" and understand correct behaviour you will have eyes to see those who are living a lie. Why people do this is beyond me because they will be suffering.
In the book of Revelation, we are told on numerous occasions, he that overcomes will receive this.......... He who overcomes will receive that ....... Looking at these Scriptures, we can see we are meant to pass this test and are able to behave according to Turah, and achieve it in our lifetime. This is another teaching religion will not allow the congregation to have. It is true that we will be made completely perfect as we are taken up to meet Yahusha in the sky. But working out what Scripture says, we can obtain a level of consciousness in the Ruach, where Yahusha trusts us and we have an open living, flowing relationship with Him? Brothers, don't be dismayed, don't believe religion, be encouraged to pass through the test pit of pain, to understand your place in the body.
Yahusha is so loving and kind and is always ready to forgive our stupidity. Always remember He loves you and died for you.
By Chris Hilton . . .
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