It’s easy to trust God when things are going well, but real faith shows up when plans fall apart.
The Bible is full of people who reached those moments. Moses stood before the Red Sea with nowhere to go but forward. Hannah kept praying through years of disappointment before her miracle came. Peter failed publicly, yet his faith was restored and used powerfully. None of them was spared hardship, but faith kept them connected to God.
We experience this same tension today. There are moments when you’re doing your best, trusting God daily, and still facing uncertainty. No clear direction. No instant miracle.
That’s why the Bible urges us:
“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves.” 2 Corinthians 13:5
Our faith is something we intentionally hold onto, especially when doubt tries to take over. Don’t walk away from your faith in this difficult moment. You’ve already faced many challenges, and through your faith in God, you have overcome them. The same thing applies now.
“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.” 2 Corinthians 13:5
May the God of the Bible bless you!
Bishop Bira Joshua
