"So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold." 1 Peter 1:6-7a (NLT)
No one likes to talk about trials much less endure them. For when trials occur we all cringe at the prospect of how long it will last and when will the cloud be lifted.
What Peter is trying to convey in this message that trials quite often can lead to what is best for you in your life. He likens it to the purification process of gold. When gold is first found it is very raw and looks quite dirty, in fact at first sight there is nothing desirable about gold. However, when it endures it's purification through a scorching fire the end result is magnificent to behold.
When we are going through what seems to be the crucible of life, it is for a purpose. The purpose is that our final outcome after the purification will yield an outstanding sight to behold. Taking heart in trials can be difficult, but the bible proves over and over again that in the trial you are not alone, and the end result will result in something excellent within your own life.
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