Greater Worth

 Scripture:

“These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

Peter tells us that our tests and trials prove the genuineness of our faith, that it is greater than gold and results in the praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Proven faith is tested faith. What is not tested, has no real value.

Application:

We have to walk through some difficult times once in a while as a believer. We must endure suffering as a good soldier and learn to have a right attitude when we are tried.  Trials don’t mean we have done something wrong, they simply mean we are being tested to see what level our faith is at. We must learn to walk in obedience to God at all times and when trial and tribulations come, we must see it as testing and not judgment.

Prayer:

Father, help me to see testing how You see it. Teach me to walk according to Your ways and to fulfill Your will for my life. Show me how to endure suffering well and to pass every test and trial that comes my way. I am Yours and offer You my complete life, the blessings, the tests, the trials, and the victories.  All are Yours my King.

Your Son,

Jeff