Refined and Purified

 Scripture:

“I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure. I will refine them like silver and purify them like gold. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘These are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The Lord is our God.’”” ‭‭Zechariah‬ ‭13‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

God tells His people that He will bring through the fire of difficulty and will refine them. He says at that time, they will call on His name and He will answer them. God then says, “These are my people,” and they say, “The Lord is our God.” 

Application:

God has always looked for a people who will serve Him completely and who will honor His name. Our job is to work with God to purify our lives and allow the refiner to work in our hearts. Then we will see the day of God’s blessings. I want to be one He says, “These are my people.” Sometimes, when in our church and I see all the nations, I will say, “These are my people.” It is a way for saying I want to be associated with these people.

Prayer:

Father, let me live a life that makes You say, “He is my son!” I want to please You in every way. You are my all in all and I ask You to purify my life and let it be used for Your purposes. You are amazing and it is an honor to serve You and represent You.

Yours Always,

Jeff