The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the
heart. - Proverbs 17:3
This proverb describes one of God's
strangest mysteries. It is a description of God's formula to refine the human
heart in order to bring out its finest qualities. The significant leaders who
make the greatest mark for the Kingdom had to experience their own crucible and
fire. Without it, the dross can never be removed from the human heart. Without
it, the encumbrances weigh us down. God understands the human heart. He
understands that for us to become all that He hopes for us, there are seasons
of fire. Joseph went through many tests. Succeeding in the test qualified him
for greater responsibility. The greater the use in the Kingdom the greater the
crucible to prepare the right foundation. Some of God's greatest crucibles are
found in the workplace where we live every day: the employee who betrays our
trust, the client who refuses to pay, the vendor who falls short of our
expectations.
Each of these is a test from God to
find out how we will respond. What tests are being brought your way today? His
grace has been provided that we might pass the tests that He brings before us.
Should we fail, we need not fear. His grace is sufficient for this as well. Ask
God for the grace to walk with Him in whatever tests He has placed before you
this day. He is able to accomplish what He wants for you.
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