Fearless-Factor - 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Ever wonder if you are doing God's will? Ever wonder if you made the right choice?
I had to cancel a ski trip with a few high school buddies because my wife was unable to walk due to a slipped disk in her back. There really wasn't a question on what to do, family first. This is true but my wife kept telling me to go. Was this a trap by my wife or a test to see what really mattered in my life.
I decided to call my friends and tell them I would not be making the trip to CO that I so excitedly planned with them. They of course understood but I have to admit I was pretty bummed. I haven't seen these friends in about 6 years. But to place everything into God's view. I made the right decision. Here is how God confirmed my choice.
I called the airline to cancel my non-refundable ticket to CO. When the operator answered the line. She asked "How may I assist you". I stated, "I would like to cancel my flight." She then in return replied, "Yes Sir your flight was canceled due to plane malfunctions and since there are no other available flights left today you will be getting a full refund." How funny is that? I was placed in a test and I passed. Not only did God bless me with a wonderful wife who was more concerned with me going on my trip, but when I chose to stay I was also saved the headache of being stuck in a city with no flight out too.
This was a test on selfishness. Was I willing to put others first? Not just any other but the one God created just for me, my wife. I also passed the decent husband test. I heard pass the honey go with your friend and heard the soft, and in fine print, "I need you to stay home" and I did it anyway. What was the reward? The knowledge knowing I did the right thing and a full airfare refund on a non refundable ticket...cha...ching. God is so good and all knowing. Some may say it is a coincidence others may say it is luck. I believe in just one thing...God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28) God is good all the time and All the time God is good.
The follow-up on my wife is that we went to a Christian Brother in Christ today who is a chiropractor after an adjustment today she is able to move around a bit better today. 20% better per my wife. Thank God for healing hands.
The Fearless-Factor for today is 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you unless, of course, you fail the test? 6And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test.
This was not a test of faith for me but a test of hearing the voice inside me"Christ" telling me the right thing to do, not what I wanted to hear. As men we have this gift of hearing what we want to hear. I wanted to hear "GO SKIING IN CO WITH YOUR FRIENDS", and it was said, but what God wanted me to here was "HELP".
Thank you Lord for helping me hear.
Be Fearless and Quiet No More.
Your Brother in Christ,
Trey Ore