“that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ “.
1 Peter 1:7
Faith is more valuable than gold or precious stones or valuable metals. By the latter we can attain certain values on this earth. But by faith only we can obtain eternal life. Our Faith needs is tested by the sufferings we under go. To remove all impurities gold is purified in fire. By the same process if we undergo sufferings and patiently endure it, we also come out as gold good for God’s kingdom.
“Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience “.
James 1:3
The gold ornaments are usually made with outer covering which is pure gold and inside some cheap metals. We can’t deceive the Lord by our outer appearance. Lord will search our heart also. Faith gives us love of God. So we will get His power, grace, anointing, leading, counsel and wisdom.
Lord will watch us in times of suffering whether we hold on to our faith or reject Him. God will search our hearts reactions to sufferings whether we please and honour Him or think, speak and things against Him. If our faith is stronger even after testing, it brings great joy, honour and pleasure to God. Pure gold can be beaten into any shape. Similarly, if our faith is strong and pure, God can use our lives for His glory. So, don’t waste your time by pleasing worldly people but try to please God. Our faith is the treasure we can store in heaven, that neither moth nor rust nor fire can destroy.
All our trials are testing of our faith. If we pass all quality tests Lord will approve us for the kingdom work. We are cleansed, perfected and equipped from within to shine for the Lord and to bring glory to His name. Each trial makes us better and better This is what pleases the Lord.
Mathew 6:19-20
Prayer
Father God help us to persevere and endure the trials and come out victoriously to please you.
Amen
Sol.Gigi Jacob