#08 Crucible for Silver and the Furnace for Gold
Refined by Fire
During the corporate prayer section of this morning’s prayer call, the sound of brother Mark’s voice was quite commanding. I think it sparked the movement of the Holy Spirit through the prayer. Be sure to let him know this later when I speak to him.
I posted this note yesterday about having the living peace within us whilst our flesh that occupies space and time is in the midst of a storm and its chaos.
Having the type of day I’ve had yesterday…and if I’m honest with myself it’s actually been more like a week or so.
But in the comments I think she says it better than I did.
If I were to reflect on my state of mind and spirit from just 9 or even 12 months ago, I would have been in a condition of high stress and anxiety, feeling energetically and spiritually depleted. God only knows how that would have manifested to those around me, whether they had to do something with me or simply happened to be in my vicinity.
But I’d be remiss to not acknowledge that with all thanks to our Father most high, he has opened my eyes, heart and understanding to the fact that He is with me. All I need do is remain faithful and to believe in my heart that he will clear the way.
Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV
«Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.»
More than just some words in a book, these are life instructions.
As I type these words, I think about all those episodes in my past where I’ve experienced seasons such that I have walked through these past few days, weeks and months and not had the faith and understanding with which I currently have as I move through time in the now. How much more difficult I made every aspect of getting through those days?!
At first realization, I am tempted to be upset with myself for not knowing that it didn’t need to be that way. But upon further reflection and consideration, would I have the appreciation that I now carry within my heart by the grace of His Holy spirit with me?
We are blind to the good before if we haven’t had to endure the hard and the painful, the stressful pressures in equal measures of the past. The gardener prunes and the potter sculpts to His liking.
1 Peter 1:6-7 ESV
«In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith — more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire — may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.»
Sometimes I refer to the moment as “seasons in the wilderness” other times I call it a “preparation phase”. Either way, by embracing whatever suffering comes along with humility and an open heart, is ultimately what He wants to see and also what pleases Him.
A humble, obedient servant. TYJ.
If you’ve made it this far, I thank you for your time and attention, the two most valuable assets we have in this life, so it means more to me than I can express in mere words. 💙🤗 may your days be filled with blessings and peace.
To my current supporters, thank you for your early encouragement. Let’s keep creating together! Cheers to many more inspiring cups of fulfilling creations.
That is all and once again thank you for reading.
Shashue Monrauch