Lessons Learned

In reading Job 15 through 35, we have lessons that Job learns.  In 23:10 he learned: "But he knoweth the way that I take:  when he that tried me, I shall come forth as gold."  Gold is only purified in the heat of the furnance.  Since it is a heavy metal, the impurities float to the top when it is melted to liquid.  We too must go through the furnace of affliction, but not for punishment, but for perfection.  He wants to perfect His will and ways in our lives.  Someone asked the man at the furnace how he knows when the gold and silver have been perfected, and he said it is easy.  The metal must be carefully watched but when the man can see his own face on the surface of the melted metal, he knows the impurities are all gone.  Isn't that what God wants all along?  To see His face reflected in our lives!!  Don't shy away from God's trying, but embrace Him during those times and know that He is working out His will and for your best life.

Well, I'm off to an early morning hospital call, so this is all I can give you today.  May God bless.  Pastor Mike Mutchler

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