Tried with Fire

“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 1:7

The enemy may be bringing everything he has against you. Hurt after hurt. Calamity after calamity. Distress after distress. Accusation after accusation. And while it feels as though you are not going to make it, your faith will. Your faith will see you through every single trial. You may feel the effects of the fire right now, and the heaviness may be weighing on you, but God will make sure your faith remains intact. Your faith is indeed more precious than gold.

Just when you think you’re done and can’t take anymore, Jesus shows up in the fire. When He said He will never leave you nor forsake you, He meant it. When He said, He is your Shield and your Defense, He meant it. When He said that no weapon formed against you would prosper, He meant it. God has not abandoned you, and He has not left your side. He is right there to help your faith remain.

Understand that every Word of God strengthens your faith, so don’t close your Bible now. Hide it in your heart and declare it from your mouth. Speak to your situation as you stand still and see the salvation of the Lord!

Prayer: Father God, I cry out to you. You alone are my God and there is none else. Thank you for being my impenetrable Shield. I place my total trust in you. You are with me to help me come through gloriously. Thank you that your word fights for me. I hide it in my heart and declare it from my mouth. In Jesus name, Amen.