In one regard, this open book test was given to prove we were actually reading the text within those pages of our history class. On the other hand, it was a test given to an "already multi-tested group of individuals to discover our comprehension ability to work through and find a solution to the question asked us. So after all the comprehension testing, we opened our book once again to be tested with answers out of the book!
Now I was very familiar with the books that were given into my care for that 9-month period and each had been covered with a paper book cover with my name written on the front cover specifying who was using it that school year. And though the book on the outside appeared clean, with no damage, I certainly turned each page to find out how they were titling each chapter and with regard to what the information was given in each chapter including their study and reference suggestions!
In my history book, one could see which part I read and returned to refresh and be reminded of what text was covered. The corners of those pages were rather gray in color instead of the pure white color it had been when I had received the book into my care. Yes, turning the pages and reading continually to know information for the coming test, I searched it out. I found the main subject, what the body of information was and started making my notes, I would put the main heading and all that pertained to the subject.
The other class we had an "open book test" was for science. This subject matter proved easy especially when you had read the chapters many times before the actual test and then find out that it was for "open book" was a good thing in my thinking. In writing this, my husband had mentioned he had an open book test in his school years, but the teacher made note that for this class they could open their math book, but this was not a math test they were taking! So for whatever humor this guy had for his class, it was no joke on this day .....for each of those students had to know the information given.
We have a book we could open and I wonder if God gave the test today, where would we open it or would we even go near it to find out what is written. If a severe test of trial in the body came near, would we know where to look and where to read for comfort for the trial we are going through. Now understand that God does not give sickness. There is no sickness in heaven! Everyday we have opportunity to open the Bible and find what is promised to us who believe in the name of Jesus Christ. ( John 1:12-13 NKJV But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, those who believe in His name, 13 who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.)
God initiates this relationship and sent His Son to seal it! With His blood it brought a way where there was no way before Him. I was reading an article on Alaska and in one sentence that stood out to me was 'nobody comes to Alaska because it is easy'. 'They come because whatever the element they encounter there, they will thrive there'. I remember in our early years of marriage, my husband mentioned many times he wanted to go to Alaska. I told him I was not going that far north, and that according to my thoughts, Wyoming was plenty cold and as far north I had wanted to go from my birthplace in the south. And living in that region, in those decades of extreme cold in the winter with strong winds and white-outs, to the other extreme of rainless summers and heated summers I desired not to test the elements of Alaska with its wildlife of many bears, avalanches, earthquakes and sudden storms. Yes, to me Alaska was the harsher climate, meaning harsh in commuting to work, harsh in the terrain of which you lived and how many mosquitoes did they have in the month of May if it warmed up then? JUST how big were those mosquitoes, if they are came in the month of May, and how much blood would they suck from you? I do not like hitch-hikers!
John 3:21 tells us that he who does the truth comes to the light, that His deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God. If something does occur in our life, either with the family or our body, our book should be open and give answers to what has been provided to us through the written word of God.
What Jesus gave to us was a testimony of truth! And Jesus was equipped, as He Himself of divine origin taught of His own divine experience. He had received the Holy Spirit that He promised to us. So as Jesus had an unlimited source, we as obedient disciples can expect the same power in our lives.
Our parents were given an open book test and becoming parents for the first time and the second time and possibly that third time, answers were available to them, for it is in the Bible that God had prepared the way for them and us......if we are choosing to walk in it. And many do not find it that way and is evident on the scene of many societies and cultures of today where there are those choosing their own identity instead of the one God gave them at their birth!
Our daughter has been going through a trial and she never backs away from the fight. For in her, she has Jesus Christ the Lord of her life that strengthens her day by day. His word of truth is her stronghold and her shield. And when we submit to His authority there is the time to walk on through the trial, not set up a camp and live there, but continue to trust that the best is on its way when we truly set our heart of what is truth and life to us. As the parent I know I am always reading and looking for answers for health in body, soul and spirit. And together with my husband, we have looked for that which affects health and well-being for those we love. We can certainly change the foods we eat everyday, and we can change the way we look at exercise, but in a fallen world, our only answer is in God and in HIM we are to rely on no matter what is going on or what the trial may be He is with us and will show us the way in His light of truth!
If you are going through a trial or just came out of one, please be reminded that God is still on the scene. He never leaves us orphans.
May these words lift you and breathe life into you as you reflect on His goodness: The LORD is my strength and my shield, my heart trusted in him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise Him. ( Psalm 28:7) Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ( 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.....we give thanks as we go through, not for the trial, but because God is with us and is our HELP) The entrance of YOUR words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. (Psalm 119:130) But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. ( Isaiah 40:31) Jesus said in Mark 9:23......If thou can believe all things are possible to him that believes. You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. ( Psalm 32:7) I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O'Most High. When my enemies turn back, they shall fall and perish at Your presence. For You have maintained my right and my cause; You sat on the throne judging in righteousness. (Psalm 9:1-14)
You can pass this test, the mountain has to move, our faith is in God and in Him we trust and believe and see our faith work as we walk through! Holy Spirit enable these readers to adhere to truth of God. As these dear ones adhere, their spiritual honesty of heart is revealed for Your goodness to flow like a river. May each who receive this word be energized and refreshed in their worship to YOU in the word of Your truth. In this open book test: we are transparent, we are sincere according to the path YOU have prepared for us to walk. It is in Jesus' name that we believe we receive health and wholeness today!
Father, we give thanks for Your word of truth that brings light unto dark places. In this day and hour, what appears is not what the world or man speaks but what You have given us through Your word that is of You, the God of perfection, holy, merciful, glorious, and to be magnified! Our earnest desire is to see Your kingdom come today in our lives, in our bodies and in our spirit man. We believe the Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus to us and in that Bread of Life we receive more life, we receive abundantly above all that we may ask or think today. Thank You for mercy in sending Your only Son for us. We give thanks with the grateful heart that we have His name and we have prayed in that precious name to receive healing, wholeness and Your peace in this life now. Amen!
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