Words of Inspiration - Tested and Approved

[00:00:37] [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to The Bible Speaks with your host, Elgin Carelock.

[00:00:42] [SPEAKER_00]: The Bible Speaks is a daily podcast dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, rightly

[00:00:49] [SPEAKER_00]: dividing the word of truth and learning how to apply it to our daily lives.

[00:00:55] [SPEAKER_00]: You may contact Elgin at the address given at the end of the broadcast, and now here's

[00:01:01] [SPEAKER_00]: Elgin.

[00:01:02] [SPEAKER_01]: Brothers and sisters, I welcome you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

[00:01:10] [SPEAKER_01]: to another edition of Words of Inspiration where we explore how God's Word equips us

[00:01:16] [SPEAKER_01]: for every challenge and purpose in life.

[00:01:20] [SPEAKER_01]: In today's episode we're going to speak on a topic tested and approved.

[00:01:27] [SPEAKER_01]: Our inspiration today comes from Isaiah 54 verses 16 and 17, and reading from the New

[00:01:37] [SPEAKER_01]: International version it reads,

[00:01:39] [SPEAKER_01]: See, it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the coals into the flame and forges

[00:01:47] [SPEAKER_01]: a weapon fit for its work, and it is I who have created the destroyer to wreak havoc.

[00:01:54] [SPEAKER_01]: No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses

[00:02:01] [SPEAKER_01]: you.

[00:02:02] [SPEAKER_01]: This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and in this is their vindication from

[00:02:08] [SPEAKER_01]: me, declared the Lord.

[00:02:11] [SPEAKER_01]: The primary thought for today's episode is this.

[00:02:15] [SPEAKER_01]: God is our Creator, and He also created everything we come up against.

[00:02:20] [SPEAKER_01]: But before we were called to earth, we were already tested and approved for every challenge

[00:02:27] [SPEAKER_01]: and the purpose for which we were born.

[00:02:30] [SPEAKER_01]: In Isaiah 54 and 16, God declares that He created the blacksmith who forged weapons

[00:02:37] [SPEAKER_01]: and even the destroyer who brings opposition.

[00:02:41] [SPEAKER_01]: This is a powerful reminder that nothing we face in life is beyond God's knowledge

[00:02:46] [SPEAKER_01]: or control.

[00:02:48] [SPEAKER_01]: Every challenge, obstacle or enemy we encounter has been allowed by God, but He also declared

[00:02:55] [SPEAKER_01]: that no weapon formed against us will succeed.

[00:03:00] [SPEAKER_01]: The fact that God has created all things, including the challenges we face, means that

[00:03:05] [SPEAKER_01]: He knows exactly what we're up against.

[00:03:08] [SPEAKER_01]: We can take comfort in knowing that our Creator is fully aware of every test, every

[00:03:14] [SPEAKER_01]: trial and every adversary we face.

[00:03:17] [SPEAKER_01]: More importantly, God has already declared that no weapon formed against us will

[00:03:23] [SPEAKER_01]: prosper.

[00:03:24] [SPEAKER_01]: This promise is a testament to His sovereign power and His commitment to protect

[00:03:30] [SPEAKER_01]: and guide us.

[00:03:32] [SPEAKER_01]: Here's the incredible truth we sometimes forget.

[00:03:35] [SPEAKER_01]: Before we were even born, God had already equipped us with everything we needed

[00:03:40] [SPEAKER_01]: for the journey He designed for us.

[00:03:43] [SPEAKER_01]: In fact, we were tested and approved for the specific challenges, purposes and

[00:03:49] [SPEAKER_01]: assignments we would face in life.

[00:03:52] [SPEAKER_01]: Jeremiah 1-5, reading from the NIV says,

[00:03:56] [SPEAKER_01]: Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.

[00:04:00] [SPEAKER_01]: Before you were born, I set you apart.

[00:04:03] [SPEAKER_01]: God knew you before you were created.

[00:04:06] [SPEAKER_01]: He knew the trials you would face, the obstacles that would come your way,

[00:04:10] [SPEAKER_01]: and the purpose for which you were created.

[00:04:13] [SPEAKER_01]: And He made sure that you were prepared.

[00:04:16] [SPEAKER_01]: This means that nothing you're going through is too big for you.

[00:04:21] [SPEAKER_01]: You are already approved for this season, for this trial,

[00:04:25] [SPEAKER_01]: and for this calling.

[00:04:27] [SPEAKER_01]: Whatever you're facing today, whether it's a challenge in your career,

[00:04:31] [SPEAKER_01]: your family or personal growth, know that you're ready for it.

[00:04:37] [SPEAKER_01]: God has already tested and approved you,

[00:04:40] [SPEAKER_01]: knowing that you would be able to handle it with His guidance.

[00:04:45] [SPEAKER_01]: The second part of Isaiah 54-17 gives us a powerful assurance.

[00:04:51] [SPEAKER_01]: No weapon formed against you will prosper.

[00:04:54] [SPEAKER_01]: This doesn't mean that weapons won't be formed, or that challenges won't arise.

[00:05:01] [SPEAKER_01]: It means that whatever is designed to harm or defeat you will not succeed.

[00:05:06] [SPEAKER_01]: God's protection and purpose in your life are greater than any opposition.

[00:05:12] [SPEAKER_01]: The struggles you face today might seem overwhelming,

[00:05:16] [SPEAKER_01]: but remember that they don't define you.

[00:05:19] [SPEAKER_01]: What defines you is God's purpose for your life,

[00:05:22] [SPEAKER_01]: and the fact that He's already approved you for this journey.

[00:05:26] [SPEAKER_01]: You were built for this moment.

[00:05:29] [SPEAKER_01]: Every trial is an opportunity to trust God more deeply,

[00:05:33] [SPEAKER_01]: and to see His power at work in your life.

[00:05:37] [SPEAKER_01]: Romans 8-28 reminds us, and we know that in all things,

[00:05:44] [SPEAKER_01]: God works for the good of those who love Him,

[00:05:47] [SPEAKER_01]: who have been called according to His purpose.

[00:05:50] [SPEAKER_01]: Even when we can't see it, God is using everything,

[00:05:55] [SPEAKER_01]: the good, the bad, and the difficult, for our ultimate good and for His glory.

[00:06:03] [SPEAKER_01]: Knowing that you've been tested and approved for your purpose should fill you with confidence.

[00:06:09] [SPEAKER_01]: God doesn't make mistakes, and He doesn't call you to something you aren't equipped for.

[00:06:15] [SPEAKER_01]: Sometimes the challenges we face are part of a preparation process

[00:06:19] [SPEAKER_01]: to bring us into the fullness of our purpose.

[00:06:22] [SPEAKER_01]: As you walk through life, remember that every challenge is an opportunity to grow stronger,

[00:06:29] [SPEAKER_01]: wiser, and more faithful.

[00:06:31] [SPEAKER_01]: God is refining you like a blacksmith revines metal,

[00:06:36] [SPEAKER_01]: shaping you into the person He created you to be.

[00:06:39] [SPEAKER_01]: And through it all, His promise remains, no weapon formed against you will prosper.

[00:06:47] [SPEAKER_01]: So, Resonancesters, I want to encourage you to hold on to this truth.

[00:06:51] [SPEAKER_01]: You were built for a time such as this.

[00:06:55] [SPEAKER_01]: Every challenge you face is something God has already prepared you for.

[00:06:59] [SPEAKER_01]: Nothing can defeat you when you walk in the confidence of who God has called you to be.

[00:07:06] [SPEAKER_01]: So, when trials come, remind yourself of Isaiah 54, 16 through 17.

[00:07:13] [SPEAKER_01]: Trust in God who created you, who knows every challenge you face,

[00:07:18] [SPEAKER_01]: and who has promised that no weapon formed against you will succeed.

[00:07:23] [SPEAKER_01]: You are tested, approved, and equipped for your purpose.

[00:07:29] [SPEAKER_01]: I thank you for spending time with me on today,

[00:07:33] [SPEAKER_01]: and I look forward to our conversation on tomorrow.

[00:07:36] [SPEAKER_01]: Until then, God bless.

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