Test of Faith

I was reading in John 6:5 where Jesus asks Philip, "Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?" I stopped and paused on the next verse where it reads: "But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do." In other words, it was already as good as done. Completed! Finished! All that Philip had to do to pass this test was believe. O Lord, may I pass each test on this side of eternity!

TEST ME

Test me, Lord, and give me strength
to meet each test
unflinching, unafraid;
not striving nervously to do my best,
not self-assured, or careless as in jest,
but with Your aid.
Purge me, Lord, and give me grace to bear the heat
of cleansing flame;
not bitter at my lowly lot,
but mete to bear my share of suffering
and keep sweet,
in Jesus name. - Ruth Bell Graham