Life has a way of thoroughly testing people. There is a particular test that addresses every aspect of our lives. Certain circumstances will highlight the pride that has crept into our life. Another test will reveal if we have been growing as a leader or becoming stagnant. Still other tests reveal our integrity and honesty. There are tests in life that address our moral purity or our compassion for others. There are tests in life for everything.
While your greatest concern at the moment may be your next performance review, you ought never to treat lightly the divine tests you will inevitably undergo. God does not administer simple or easy exams. He does not focus on superficial issues. God always goes right to the heart. God knows that if our heart is not right, then everything else in our life will be out of line as well.
It could be that the challenging time you are presently undergoing is a divine test. Could God prevent your current trial from happening? Certainly. Could God deliver you at any moment He chose? Absolutely. Then why is He allowing it to continue? It might be that He wants you to learn something new about Him and His provision for your life. Or, it may be that He wants you to learn something new about yourself. God already knows what is in your heart. But you might be surprised at the results of your heavenly examination. What are your present challenges revealing about the condition of your heart?