Purified

TeeJoe · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 7:46 am Post subject: Purified

Malachi 3 :3- "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver ."

This verse puzzled a group in a bible study and they wondered what this
statement about the character and nature of God. One of the women offered to
find out the process of refining silver and get back to the group at their
next Bible study.

That week , the woman called a silversmith and made an appointment to watch
him at work. She didn't mention anything about the reason for her interest
beyond her curiosity about the process of refining silver. As she watched
the silversmith, he held a piece of silver over the fire and let it heat up.
He explained that in refining silver one needed to hold the silver in the
middle of the fire where the flames were hottest as to burn away all the
impurities.

The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot then she thought
again about the verse that says: " He sits as a refiner and purifier of
silver,"

She asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit there in front
of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined. The man answered
that yes, he not only had to sit there holding the silver, but he had to
keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the fire. If the
silver was left a moment too long in he flames, it would be destroyed.

The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silversmith,"How do
you know when the silver is fully refined?"

He smiled at her and answered,"Oh thats easy-when I see my image in it"

If today you are feeling the heat of the fire, remember that God has His eye
on you and will keep watching you until He sees His image in you.

AMEN

King'skid · Newbie Alert Joined: 15 Dec 2005 Posts: 1 Location: SC

THANKS

This is just what I & a friend needed now. Very Happy

lone-traveler · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 7:58 am Post subject:

That was awesome!!

Thankyou
Amen!

Very Happy

Lone
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MoJo · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 1:39 pm Post subject:

Awesome. We can learn plenty by what we call the natural things of the earth. God's handiwork is everywhere.

Very Happy

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Evee · Moderator Joined: 13 Sep 2005 Posts: 638

Thanks for this. I've always been a firm believer that we go through fiery trials for a reason & this just proves my point. Amen!!! Very Happy

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TeeJoe · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:12 am Post subject:

Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
I'm just in awe of God. His expert hand removes the impurities without harming the valuable. He watches over me, and when impurities are being removed, He makes sure the valuable is not harmed.

I've found that allowing God this work requires great commitment. I've also found it to be uncomfortable to face the fire (truth) that is needed. I've realized that the truth will not affect my life unless I'm willing to face it, accept it, and allow it to change me.

I pray that God will keep purifying my heart.

lone-traveler · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:24 am Post subject:

Pray for us also TeeJoe!

Fire gets hot sometimes for sure.
Let it burn, Let it burn!!!
So we may come out as fine gold,
the perfect handiwork of the creator!!

God Bless
Lone
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Joh 15:14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
Joh 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Nobby · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:10 am Post subject: