“These trials are only to test your faith, to see whether or not it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests gold and purifies it – and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold; so if your faith remains strong after being tried in the test tube of fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honour on the day of His return”
(1 Peter 1:7).
I have to admit I love jewellery – gold, silver, diamonds and gems of all kinds.? I don’t know why I like them.? Maybe because they sparkle and shine brightly when the light catches them.? Maybe because they are valuable.? I am pleased that in heaven we will be surrounded with gold, sapphires, rubies and pearls.
Last night, while in the bathtub, I was reading and meditating on the above verse.? We have gone through some major trials this past year.? And we sure did feel like we were being tried in the test tube of fiery trials. The Bible tells us that our faith is more valuable than pure gold.? He is willing to put us through trials so we will be strong and pure.? The impurities are burned out of our hearts so that we reflect Him who is glorious.
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Recently, my husband and I discussed if we were different since we had gone through the months of testing and we agreed that we are more joyful. We are also more tender and in love with Christ and each other.? Christ has become more real to us.? And that is a good thing.
Would we have chosen these trials?? No.? Are we thankful for what He has done and is still doing in our lives?? Absolutely.
How about you?? If you are going through times of testing right now, don’t despair.? God is purifying you so you will reflect on Him more.? And that is a good thing.
Father, purify our hearts.? Make us wholly Yours.? May our lives reflect Your radiance wherever we go.? Amen.
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