To continue our journey of understanding the on-going transformation of being a true follower of the crucified Lamb of God, we will take a slow stroll through First Peter.
1 Peter 1:7 "These trials are so that the true metal of your faith (far more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire) may come to light in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Messiah Yeshua."
Trials are a gift from God, so that we can see worked out in our lives by the life of Messiah Yeshua, the genuineness of our faith.
Once when our bank account was totally inadequate for the current needs, a peace of God was given to us that this was a time to rest and trust and see the hand of God. He met the need on the day it was due from a totally unexpected source.
The "trial" of a low bank account, resulted in an opportunity to express fear, panic, frustration or faith in the God who promised to never leave us or forsake us, in the context of being content with what you have. He is good, He is worthy of our trust. His promises are true, His love is without end. Trials speak a language of being abandoned and forsaken, faith speaks back to the trial a firmly planted sureness in the goodness of the love of the sovereign God.
So, thank you, "trial" for the opportunity to grow in the grace and knowledge of Yeshua the Messiah of Israel! Every response in this life is a deposit in the next life.
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