Trials in the Christian life are a righteous process of shaping character. Although we would not choose trials, God uses them to test us as gold tried in fire that we might glorify Him more wholly. The flame of adversity detects weaknesses and impurities, and like dross they can be extracted for increased worth. Heat causes elements to become fluent; so do trials. When under the correct temperature, liquid gold is cast into a mold. Likewise, the understanding Christian is transformed for a more fruitful purpose under the burden of affliction. Are trials in life only revealing your character –or refining it too?
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.” James 1:2-4;12
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ReplyDeletewhen through firey trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient will be thy supply.
The flame shall not hurt thee -
I only design thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.