Some people have a habit of testing people they love to see if they will respond the way the individual thinks they should. If questioned about the tactic, he or she will respond, "So and so ought to know I need them to ____ fill in the blank. As a counselor I advise people never test someone else. You will always be disappointed simply because we do not all think alike.
Only God has a right to test others. When he does, he already knows the answer. His test is simply to show the individual what is in his heart. So it was when Jesus tested Philip. We read the story in John 6:1-6. Jesus asks Philip where they can buy food to feed a multitude. Scripture tells us, "But this he said to test him, for he himself knew what he would do."
Sometimes God places impossible situations in front of us so that we will see our need for dependence on him.
