🔑 *KEY VERSE:*
"Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance" (James 1:3).
*TODAY'S TEXT*
Hebrew 11:1-11; 1 Peter 1:7–9
*MESSAGE*
Our faith must be anchored in the timeless nature of Christ. We may however want to ask; How do you know that one's faith in Christ will hold up during the storms of life? Why should we trust Christ?
From our main texts today we can see examples of some saints
who placed their faith in God and prevailed over every challenge that confronted them. Herewith, we should understand that every
tough trail that confronts us as those who love Christ shall all end
in praise.
Peter described how a goldsmith would melt metals until it becomes a liquid. All the impurities would come to the surface and the goldsmith would scrape them off and allow the metal to cool. A process he repeated over and over until gold is free of impurities.
Peter compared our faith with gold, as it is tested, impurities will surface. When these impurities are removed our faith
becomes more valuable. Gold is the standard by which we define value. We say things like, "worth its weight in gold", "the golden boy", and "the golden age". In Peter's world and ours, gold was/is considered one of the most valuable things a person could have but while gold is valuable, it is secondary to our faith. Gold can perish but our faith will endure.
The goldsmith knew that he has pure gold when he can see his reflection in the metal. May our faith reflect Jesus and reveal Him to the world.
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🎚 *CONTROLLING THOUGHTS*
Faith in the death, burial and resurrection of God's only Son is far more valuable than gold.
🙏🏿 *PRAYER*
Oh Lord, my father, as we contend with the forces against our faith grant us grace to prevail in the name of Yeshua. Amen
*BIBLE STUDY IN ONE YEAR*
Daniel 4:28–7:12
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