Time and time again we read in the scriptures about the children of Israel “testing” God in the wilderness after He freed them from their slavery in Egypt. But this kind of “testing” was not a good thing. They tested His patience, they tested His anger, they tested His mercy & His forgiveness. They were constantly complaining, disobeying His commands.
So Moses said to the people, “Why do you put the Lord to the test?” This words were again spoken from the lips of Jesus, when Satan comes to tempt Him in the wilderness after His baptism. Three times Satan tries to get Jesus to sin, to take the easy way out. But Jesus rebuked him & said, “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.” (Luke 4:12). Don't test God out of your own selfish desires and ideas.
There is one way in which we are told to put God to the test. We are to test His promises. For example in Matthew 11:28 He said, "Come to me, all you who are weary & burdened, and I will give you rest." Have you tried that? He also said, "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33). Have you tried that also? You see, God always keeps His promises. Just as the Men of old passed the test, God has always passed the test. You can trust Him to keep His word.
Further Scripture Study: Deuteronomy 6:16
Declare This: Dear Father, I will not test You with anything I can do with my faith but I'll follow the instruction and promises You have given me in Jesus name Amen.
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