“The Lord is in His holy temple,
The Lord’s throne is in heaven;
His eyes behold,
His eyelids test the sons of men.
The Lord tests the righteous,
But the wicked and the one who loves
violence His soul hates.” Psalm 11:4-5
The definition of a litmus test is a decisively indicative test.
You and I have to undergo this test which is ordained by the hand of God. It takes many different forms and can happen often in your life. You may face what seems like rejection by God, suffer financial loss or ruin, encounter serious health issues, or face betrayal from a loved one. The list goes on and on.
The purpose of the test is to determine your faith in God and belief in His promises. God wants you to have a living faith which is established and strengthened in the wake of disaster or adversity.
The only way you can demonstrate your faith to God is through the difficult challenges of life. You have three choices. Walk by faith, seek worldly solutions, or reject God entirely.
God knows how you will respond to adversity. The test is not for Him. It is for you. The test will be decisive. The result will determine your standing with God. It will be indicative of how you react to the challenges of life.
The test will answer the question “Will I believe in God regardless of what happens in my life?”
The moment of truth happens when God is no longer an intellectual or esoteric being. He is your God for life!
Hal Hollister Ministry 