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Devotional - 05th June 2020

'Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction' (Isaiah 48:10).

Isaiah was referring to the Jews being captives in Babylon during their afflictions and trials, that God wanted to purify them. He didn't want to destroy them only to refine, enoble and sanctified them, as he seek to discipline them. It is the same He wants for us today, as He seek to develop and make us ready for eternity. We are all in need of God, without trials we do not feel the need for Him or His help. When trials come, however, we see evidence of His eyes upon us, as He seeks to draw us to Him. God loves us and no matter how much trouble we are in, the degree of our pain; our perplexity; our grief; nothing can change God's mind towards us. He loves us unconditionally. When He has tested you in the furnace of afflictions, it may alter your circumstances but not your acceptance with God. He allows us to go through our fiery furnace experience to evaluate us and see whether He can mould us and fashion us in His work. God uses the Holy spirit to melt our hearts, then He does the fashioning, moulding and remaking. God may suffer persecution and reproach to befall us, when we are cold and indifference to His cause.  It is important to note, that though all men are afflicted - may be for want of employment, through injustice, through sickness, or as a result of bereavement; it's not everyone that is afflicted is a child of God. As God's children, we are special to Him, and He does what is best for us, for our eternal happiness.  He is our Refiner and Purifier who regulates the temperature of the fire as He sees fit for our circumstances; but His presence is with us throughout the process. We are His Jewels, His chosen and peculiar people. Let us live as such, as we look for His Second Coming and be thankful for our afflictions and for being refined by Christ.

Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend 🌹🌹

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