Tested Trust

Will you trust Me when you cannot hear Me,

When it seems like I’m not there?
Will you trust Me in the trenches,
In the darkness and despair?
Will you trust Me when you’re hurting,
And there seems no end in sight?
Will you trust Me when it seems you’re forsaken,
And I call upon you to die?

Will you trust Me only in the good times,
Or will you also trust Me in the bad?
Will you trust Me only when you are happy,
Or also when you are sad?
Will you trust Me only when you understand,
Or also when you don’t?
Will you trust Me only when My answer is “I will,”
Or also when I say “I won’t”?

You say that you have faith
You say that you believe
But when I put you to the test
Will you turn back and retreat?

You see, a faith that is never tested
Is really no faith at all
A promise that is not kept
Remains behind the wall

The wall of fire must be stepped through
To prove that you believe
It is only those who do this
Who truly have my eternal seed

The crucible is for silver
And the furnace is for gold
The wall of fire tests everyone
The only difference is the mold

(2 Tim 2:19-21) Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use. So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

(Prov 17:3) A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.

(1 Cor 3:13- 15) If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames.