Salt in my Kitchen
By:
Jeanette Lockerbie
The Trial of Your Faith
Bible Reading:
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith--the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:3-9
Riding a train in the Pacific Northwest, a pastor's wife noticed a fellow passenger with an apparently sick baby. Although the baby was of an age when he should have been holding up his little head, the mother continually supported it. The two women began talking and the pastor's wife received this explanation:
"We've just come from the Mayo Clinic. Gary is severely retarded from brain damage at birth." Next followed some unforgettable words, "I'm so glad God gave him to us. We will love him. He'll never feel unwanted."
The light in the mother's face made her new friend glad for the fortunate child. She contrasted this mother to many mothers of "normal" children who fretted and complained all the time.
God could trust this woman with a severe, lifelong trial. He could trust to her care one of His little ones: a child who would never bring home a report card she could brag about to her neighbors; who would never excel in sports; who would certainly tie her to long hours of continuous care.
She could take it.
Not the trial, but the attitude we have towards it, proves whether we accept it as from the Lord. Recognize that He has , in even such a trial, a purpose rooted deep in love.
That the trial of your faith... might be found
unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing
of Jesus Christ (v.7).
Not now, but in the coming years
We'll read the meaning of our tears.
"We've just come from the Mayo Clinic. Gary is severely retarded from brain damage at birth." Next followed some unforgettable words, "I'm so glad God gave him to us. We will love him. He'll never feel unwanted."
The light in the mother's face made her new friend glad for the fortunate child. She contrasted this mother to many mothers of "normal" children who fretted and complained all the time.
God could trust this woman with a severe, lifelong trial. He could trust to her care one of His little ones: a child who would never bring home a report card she could brag about to her neighbors; who would never excel in sports; who would certainly tie her to long hours of continuous care.
She could take it.
Not the trial, but the attitude we have towards it, proves whether we accept it as from the Lord. Recognize that He has , in even such a trial, a purpose rooted deep in love.
That the trial of your faith... might be found
unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing
of Jesus Christ (v.7).
Not now, but in the coming years
We'll read the meaning of our tears.
Good post.
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