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 -John 12:1-26; 2 Chronicles 14-15; Psalm 77

Throughout history, silver and gold, were 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. 

As Christians, we are all required to go through the process of purification. And when we have been fully cleansed and purified, the image of Christ will be reflected in our hearts and lives. 

Life is in phases and seasons. 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. 
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. 

No matter what we are going through we should always give God 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. Forget not His benefits. God has indeed done great and mighty things for you. 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 in Jesus Name 

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. 

 [ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK REJOICE]