Saints of God will never leave this world as they arrive. We are: sanctified, tried, tested and purified. The idea flows around creating a stable, solid product that will be beautiful and useful. A soul like Jesus’.
It’s said believers are “forged in the fire.” Meaning: given form and shape, especially by means of careful effort. Usually under duress… with heat. But why? Why so tested? Why is this so important to God?
Besides the fact that He sees diamonds in the rough, and beauty in the ashes – He sees all that’s in me! He sees all that’s in you! Given the right heat at the right time, we will shine brilliantly:
“Don’t grumble or argue, so that you may be blameless, pure, children of God without blemish -though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world, by holding on to the Word of life…” Philippians 2:14-16
When we submit to God’s process (without arguing or grumbling 😳) as He brings us through trials of every sort… trusting His wisdom and temperature, we are working with His plan to mold and shape us into the beautiful bright Stars that will shine for His Glory!
“For although darkness covers the earth and thick darkness the peoples; on you, ADONAI will rise; over you will be seen His Glory.” Isaiah 60:2 CJB
ForGlorySake! -Anna
