Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the theme of God's tests in the life of believers, using the feeding of the five thousand as a starting point. He explains how God allows tests to reveal faith, sacrifice, self-examination, and reverence. Fr. Matthias discusses biblical examples such as Abraham’s sacrifice, Job’s suffering, and King David’s self-reflection to show how these trials help believers grow spiritually and deepen their trust in God’s providence.
He highlights different ways God tests His people, including through commands, relationships with others, honor, and difficult trials. Fr. Matthias emphasizes that these tests are meant for our benefit, to uncover our weaknesses, strengthen faith, promote holiness, and prepare us for greater missions.
The sermon encourages viewers to see challenges not as punishments but as opportunities for transformation and a call to remain faithful and patient, trusting in God’s greater plan.
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