Faith by its very nature must be tried, and the real trial of faith is not that we find it difficult to trust God, but that God’s character must be proven trustworthy in our own minds. Never confuse the trial of faith with the ordinary discipline of life, because a great deal what we call the trial of faith is the inevitable result of being alive. Faith as the Bible teaches is faith in God coming against everything that contradicts Him – a faith that says, “I will remain true to God’s character whatever He may do.” “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him” – this is the highest and greatest expression of faith in the whole of the Bible.

My Utmost for His Highest (Oswald Chambers)