"When through fiery trials thy pathways shall lie, My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.

( Hymn-How Firm a Foundation -3rd stanza)

What test and trial are you enduring? Could it be a difficult marriage? A child who is challenging? A hopeless heart? A lost direction? A cranky boss? Devastating news?

Empty wallet? Lonely heart?

Whatever trials of your life that you endure on earth, are considered less than a vapor (James 4:14) when comparing it to the eternal glory that awaits those that call Jesus their Lord.

He is preparing us for that day in which we can see Him face to face.

The servant is not above the master (Matt 10:24), Christ the Lord Himself proved that victory is an obtainable goal because He endured the daily sufferings of this world.

Certainly as He calls us His friends (John 15:12-14), He has equipped us to endure the same.

Remember Jesus said to be of good cheer, I have overcome the world (John 16:33).

And not only the daily endurance of the world,

but He overcame the greatest suffering of all-death on the cross.

The greatest sacrifice and gift to all =Salvation

So as the above hymn states...

our earthy flames of situations will not hurt us,

they will purge the dross and make us pure as gold ready to receive our Lord.

Our ultimate joy and satisfaction!

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