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What happens when faith is tested by chaos?
Answer:
My dear friends, when faith is tested by chaos, it's a time of great struggle and doubt. We may wonder if God is truly in control or if He's abandoned us. But let me tell you, faith is not about feeling or emotions; it's about trust. Jesus Himself wondered why God had forsaken Him on the cross, but He didn't doubt God's existence or ability to come to His rescue. He just didn't understand why He had to go through that pain. As the Bible says, "Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?" (John 11:40). Faith is not about common sense; it's about trusting in the promises of God, even when circumstances contradict them. We must learn to embrace God's promises inwardly, making them our own, as Calvin said. This is the chief hinge on which faith turns. We must not regard God's promises as true only outside of ourselves, but also within us. When we face a crisis of faith, we must ask ourselves, "Is my faith being tested, or is my common sense being challenged?" Faith must be tested, because it can only become our intimate possession through conflict. When chaos hits, we must remember that faith is the supreme effort of our lives, throwing ourselves with abandon and total confidence upon God. We must understand that God is holy love, and that faith is the mental composure that comes from establishing ourselves on this eternal truth. As the Bible says, "Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ" (Romans 10:17). So, let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, our example for faith.
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