The Lessons We Learn in the Fiery Furnace

"Some things are only learned in the fiery furnace."
- Oswald Chambers

Surrender and dependence on God's love does something - we don't just realize we are not in control but we can live according to God's will, hope, love, grace, mercy which disarms everything that wants to attack the soul. Knowing these wonderful gifts deep down in our soul's understanding as ministered by the Holy Spirit allows our heart to be tender, receptive, without fear, quiet and full of gratitude and joy in the LORD.

Those angry with God hold onto this life as if means something - as if this life has some lasting value not realizing the richest person knows the value of themselves is in God not in the ones who hate, judge or applaud them and certainly not in what material things they may have or not have and certainly not in their health or physical condition.

If God's eyes are on the sparrow how much more does he love us being his chosen creation.

"But don't be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything will be revealed; all that is secret will be made public. What I tell you now in the darkness, shout abroad when daybreak comes. When I whisper in your ears, shout from the housetops for all to hear!" Don't be afraid of those who want to kill you. They can only kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both your soul and body in hell. Not even a sparrow, worth half a penny, can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to him then a whole flock or sparrows."
(Matthew 10:26-31)

Again I remind myself were were created and saved by God to do his will- no matter what the costs but the costs are nothing compared to the knowing our LORD, Jesus Christ who is so deeply good and cares for us.

"If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it." (Matthew 10:39)

We will find life empty and worthless without God in it and using it.

"But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus- the work of telling others the Good News and about God's wonderful kindness and love."
(Acts 20:24)

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12)