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Peter 1:7
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That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold
that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto
praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Believe
it or not, God will mean much to you when you go through trials
and temptations. Actually, it will be a purification of the Spirit.
Gold perishes, but faith never perishes; it is more precious than
gold, though it may be tried with fire. When gold is purified, it
goes through a process, which in the end will come out so bright
that you can see your face in it.
The
Bible tells us that our faith is much more precious than gold that
perishes. When God purifies you through trials, misunderstandings,
persecution, and suffering because you are wrongfully judged, then
rejoice. Jesus is cleaning away all the dross from your life, and
every evil power, until He sees His face right in the life, until
He sees His face right in your life. This process may not seem to
any of us to be very joyous, because it is not acceptable to the
flesh, but as we know already, our flesh is against the Spirit.
Your flesh and all your human powers have to be perfectly submitted
to the mighty power of God inwardly, to express and manifest His
glory outwardly. It may be very hard but you must be willing and
just know that God will help you. God is meeting you in those times
and blessing you. People may say it is the Devil, but never mind
that. Let the fire burn; it will do you good. Don't complain but
endure the situation joyfully.
James
1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers
temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh
patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may
be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
All
this will get us to a place where we will think no evil, you will
not be easily provoked, and you can bear all things and endure all
things. Remember: When you are tested in the fire, Jesus is purifying
everything that cannot bring out His image in you.
Peace
to you today.
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