1 Peter 1:6-8. NKJV
Peter addressed the 'pilgrims' here - the sojourners or indeed travellers, who had been scattered because of the persecution led by Nero. Peter's aim was to encourage and remind them that, even though at this time they were far from home and had lost practically everything, Jesus was still on the throne and was their hope in all of their suffering.
They were going through a terrible time and through it, God was testing the genuineness of their faith. They were more precious than gold, that perishes though it is tested by fire. They were undergoing a similar test but God would bring them through the fire. Charles F Stanley writes"
'How would you ever learn to trust God if you never experienced a situation where only He could help you? This is why adversity is a bridge to a deeper relationship with the Lord. He allows your faith to be refined by fire - just as gold is - so that every impurity, doubt, anxiety and frustration bubble to the surface. Then when He answers your desperate prayers, all of those hindrances to your trust in Him are removed, leaving only purified confidence in His holy ways.'
Copyright Charles F Stanley
This is what God is doing to each of us. We may be going through difficult days, but we will get through them, as we trust totally in Him. Jesus will see to that! But, He wants to check on the 'genuineness of your faith' v7.
His wish is for us to be able to overcome each and every situation that comes our way. It's tough but we can do it.
Tomorrow, we'll look in more detail regarding this area.
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