"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"
(1 Peter 1:6-7 NKJV)
I was flipping through my bible for a verse to share and encourage all of you when i came across this verse i had highlighted in my bible. And i was greatly encouraged by the words of Peter when he was speaking in verses 3 to 5 which talks about our inheritance in Christ which is 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." but also at the same time, we have troubles and we face many different trials; but we should rejoice, that the genuineness of our faith, which is tested by fire, may bring PRAISE, HONOR and GLORY to Jesus Christ.
So i just wanted to encourage all of you Moriahites, that even as you being students or young adults face many different trials; all in your own different ways (whether it be studies, friendships, relationships, etc.) that you must know that your faith is being tested. Not because God is sadistic and has nothing better to do, but because He sees you as much more precious than Gold; your genuiness of faith being so precious that it has to be PURIFIED, FILTERED, TESTED, to become pure gold; pure genuine faith, that it might bring God honor, glory and praise. So don't ever give up Moriahites!
"14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."(Matthew 7:14 NKJV)
Remember this verse when in doubt
Your Friendly Moriahite,
MOOMS
