Romans 8:18 ‘For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”

DAILY READING; Acts 6; Deuteronomy 28; Job 17

Silver had great value and aesthetic appeal in many ancient cultures. It was used to make jewellery, tableware, figurines, and rough-cut pieces known as hacksilver which could be used in trade or to store wealth. Easily mined, worked, reusable, and brilliantly shiny, silver was one of the few truly international commodities which connected the ancient world.
Throughout history , silver along with gold, was treasured by many cultures. Many wealthy families owned utensils, jewelry, and décor made from silver and gold. Even in Biblical times, silver and gold played great roles in financial transactions. And even today great worth and value are still placed upon these precious metals.
However the process of refining silver and gold to become valuable metals is not easy. It involves putting the metals through intense heat that literally burns and consumes all the impurities in them.
In refining silver for example, the silver smith, holds a piece of silver over the fire and lets it heat up. He needs to keep the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames are hottest so as to burn away all the impurities. He also has to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it is in the fire. This is because, if the silver is left even for a moment too long in the flames, it would be destroyed.

In the same way as Christians, we oftentimes pass through processes of purification that burn off impurities in our lives..
Sometimes we can pass through seasons of trials where it seems we are in the fiery furnace. But whatever we go through, we should know that it is all for a reason and it will last only for a season. And the end result of the trial should always culminate in praise to God.

1 Peter 1:6–7 says “Now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold, which though perishable is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

The end result of our trials is to bring glory to God. We have to understand that in the midst of the trial, God is working out a higher purpose. Though the enemy may bring trials and temptations, God still causes it all to work out together for our good, when we trust in Him.
The Bible says that, Jesus for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross. He knew it was a very difficult task, but He also knew that beyond the cross, joy waited for Him. So he endured the cross because of this anticipated joy.
The same way, we should be joyful even in the midst of trials. Storms are not meant to kill you, but rather to make you stronger.
The purifying process is meant to result in glory and praise for us.

Romans 8:18 says “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”

God uses the trials to reveal His Glory in us. Temptations and trials come to everyone.

Isaiah 43:2 says, ” When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned” The Bible didn’t say ‘if’ but ‘when’. This means we will all surely pass through the fire at some points in life.

Apostle Peter says we should not think these trials strange. Indeed there is no temptation that comes our way that is not common to man.

1 Peter 4:12-13 says “ Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trail which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you; But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.”

No matter what we are going through we should always give God the praise. The battle is not yours, but the Lords. We must learn to praise God through the storm. When we praise God, we hand over our battles to Him.
Do you want God to do the unusual for you? Then tune in to high, wild praises. In the midst of your high praises, God will make you to ride upon your high places.
Don’t let the devil steal your joy. Shake off the gloom he’s trying to cover you with. Praise God in the face of your problems. Sing in the midst of your stress. Shout Hallelujah, for your God is mighty.
Instead of looking at what the enemy may be doing, rather use the time to count your blessings. You will be surprised to see what God has done already. And what God has done will always far outweigh whatever trial the enemy is trying to bring your way. Therefore in everything keep praising God, for it is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

PRAYER: Lord, please help me to always praise You, no matter what comes my way. Let nothing ever stop the continual flow of your praise from my mouth. I know that You are good and You have indeed done all things well for me. Thank You Jesus for Your faithfulness.

QUOTE
Praise always guarantees you power for a raise, learning to praise God in season and out of season is key to fulfilling destiny. – WORDBITE 222.