Monday, May 9, 2016

Purity Tested by Praise


Your praise of Him under adversity is a reflection of the purity of your heart. The furnace of life brings about silver and gold of immense value.



May's Message, Day 9:

As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but people are tested by their praise. Proverbs 27:19,21 NIV



When you look into the mirror, who do you see? It's not just your physical appearance that you should be attentive to, but what your heart looks like to all those who see you. Is your heart a reflection of His heart? Are the impurities being continually forged away, like the refining of silver and gold in the intense heat of the fiery furnace? As the impurities and contaminants are burned off or come to the surface for easy removal, the silver and gold become more pure, untainted, and of great value. So too, the fiery furnace of life's trials and tribulations, and the overcoming of them through Him, should bring about the purification of your heart and make you of great value to Him. If you can praise Him in the middle of the storm, you have passed the test. If not, don't worry, we've just set a new goal for you to reach.


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