The Gospel of Mark 1:12-15

There is often an initial romance after God calls you and sends you. But after the romance of that initial calling, there is the reality of a time of testing. This testing is so severe, it tempts you to question your calling and His love for you. And yet, God is just as much in control in that time of testing as He was when He first called you. You don’t have to thrive during this time of testing—you just have to survive. God does this often throughout the scripture. We even see God do this in the live and ministry of His Son—Jesus.