Fire
Faith
These trials will show
that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies
gold—though your faith is far more precious than
mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring
you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to
the whole world.
—1 Peter 1:7 (NLT)
Fire tests and purifies
gold. It cleanses what is not pure. Trials do the same. They test and purify
our faith. They examine and rid of us of things that separate us from experiencing
God’s grace. Circumstances that create fear are meant to impart greater
faith—not create greater panic. When we surrender the emotions that rage, fear
surrenders to faith. When we remain focused on God instead of our circumstances,
faith is strengthened, and peace guards our thoughts.
Have you ever considered
your faith as being precious? It is
precious. Jesus shed His priceless blood so you might receive it and experience
its power. When your faith remains strong through many trials, it is not only
strengthened, but is also purified of emotions such as fear and anxiety. The
emotions that tear you apart are brought under the control of the Holy Spirit.
Instead of running away, you stand strong to face whatever lies ahead.
Whatever you face today,
allow it to fire your faith—not defeat you. You can experience His perfect
peace in the midst of the storm. Not only will your faith be strengthened, but
you will also experience His love in ways that you never imagined. And one day when
you see Him face to face, you will realize just how much your faith was worth.
© 2018 Lynn Lacher
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