So I have many friends in Virginia that are taking their black belt test at the martial arts school that I was involved with for a long time. Some of these friends are taking the test for the first time; others are taking it for the 2nd, 3rd, maybe even 4th time! I myself am a 3rd degree black belt, and have taken this test several times.
What I have learned, is that the "test" is a formality. That you have been tested every day of training leading up to that moment. The black belt test is the big event, yes, but if you have trained hard consistently over the years, then when the test comes...its not so bad.
Now the school I was at has 7 hour tests. Our classes are only about an hour. So endurance is a core ingredient to being successful on a Saturday where nerves are high. But if you want to do well at the big event, all you have to do is act in that manner every day.
It is the same for the Christian life. One day, we all stand before God the Father and He will judge and test us according to our actions. If we want to do well on that day and hear Him say "well done, My good and faithful servant", the time to earn such praise will be too late. We must live our lives in such a way before Judgement Day ever comes!
Live conistent, my friends. Work hard now in the little things and when the big events and the big storms hit, you can take them in stride. Each day matters. If you cannot act in wisdom and with strength in the little things of daily life, how can you match the storms that are a bigger deal? Train hard now and the black belt test is just a really long class. Live hard and faithfully now, and you will have nothing to fear on Judgement Day. Live well, Friends.
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