We know that gold is a highly valued treasure is in this
world. When gold comes out of the ground, it comes with impurities
and needs to be purified. To purify gold, the refiner has
to place the gold in a furnace with a high temperature fire.
After a certain degree of heat, the impurities burn away,
leaving the pure gold.
In Gods eyes, we are a highly valued treasure. Yet much like
the gold dug up from the ground, our characters have been
affected by the impurities of the fallen world we live in.
Just like the refining of gold, God’s work in our lives
is a refining process and some of our experiences feel as
though we have been placed in His Holy fire to burn away all
our impurities.
God’s purifying process is achieved through trials,
discipline and perseverance. Let us look at what God’s
word says about trials and perseverance: Consider it pure
joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,
because you know that the testing of your faith develops
perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you
may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James
1:2-4)
When God disciplines us, he disciplines us as a loving father
who has our complete good in mind: Endure hardship as discipline;
God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined
by his father? If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes
discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true
sons. (Hebrews 12:7-8)
When gold reaches the purest point, it becomes like a mirror
and you can actually see your reflection. The same with God’s
work in our lives. He will bring us to a point where He will
look at us and see that we love others as Jesus, pray for
others as Jesus, care for others as Jesus and remain faithful
as Jesus. He will look at His children and see Jesus Christ.
As committed Christians, this refining process has begun
for us. Ask our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to comfort
you now and always: Because he himself suffered when he was
tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
(Hebrew 2:18)
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me,
I will come forth as gold. (Job 23:10)
God be with you now and always.
