So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Refinement is the best way for God to perfect man. God is using such a special way to build up us and make our life grow. Many times when we go through tough phase in our life we lose hope, we question, we stop doing the things which are good in the sight of God and humans, we stop praying. But, look at the above verse, God assures us not to fear, for he is with us. He is our strength and help. If we have to see God's goodness, we need to go through trials and tribulations for us to be refined as silver. Bible says in Psalms 66:10 For You have tried us, O God; You have refined us as silver is refined.
Peter went through refinement. It happened hundreds of times. Job went through several trials. And you too should be refined. You must go through hundreds of trials, must rely on this step, so you can satisfy God, and God will make you perfect. Refinement is the best means for man to be perfected. Only trials and refinement make people truly love God, yes, truly love God. We can see God's supreme love and His supreme salvation.
May be today, you have trouble in your relationship, you not finding your life partner, facing turbulence at your work place, going through a trial in your marriage, may be you are not blessed with kids, may be the financial situation is killing your peace. Today, know that these are times of trials, you need to trust God and his timing. He is letting these happen in your life for your to come out as pure as Gold.
When refined to a certain point, you'll see your weakness and troubles. You'll see how much you're lacking, that your problems, you can't beat. You'll see your own defiance. Trials will show you your true state. Trials will make you better able to be perfected.
If people go without hardship, they will lack true love for God. If they are not tested within, not subject to refinement, then their hearts will always float away in the outside world. Only trials and refinement make people truly love God, yes, truly love God, truly love God.
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