Tested

As Jesus addressed the church at Smyrna, He encouraged them not to fear the testing that their faith was about to undergo. They would be tested by tribulation, poverty, blasphemy and suffering. This time of testing would reveal the authenticity of their confession of Christ and result in the crown of life. Many people make bold assertions regarding their dedication to Christ, only to be exposed as a fraud under trial by fire. All Christ-followers will inevitably face a test of their faith. Will you be revealed as wheat or tare, sheep or goat, saved or lost?