
One of my favorite shows on cable TV right now is How it's made on the Science Channel. I was watching the show the other day and the host was explaining the process of how the Cutco Cutlery Company tempers the steel to make kitchen knives strong, flexible, and extremely sharp. The tempering process for these knives involves placing the steel under extreme temperature conditions.
First, the steel blanks are placed in a 2,ooo degree oven. Second, they are placed in a cryogenic deep freeze of -150 degrees. And finally, they are placed in a lower heat oven of 345 degrees. You can check out Cutco's own video of the tempering process here.
You know, the trials of life are similar to the tempering process for steel. If we allow the Lord to use these trials in our life to temper us, to strengthen our walk with Him, we will mature and grow in our walk with Christ.
When trials and problems arise in our lives, we need to do the following:
The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (James 1:2-12)
When trials and problems arise in our lives, we need to do the following:
- consider ourselves worthy to be tested by God. "Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men." - Seneca
- focus on perseverance.
- ask God for wisdom.
- have faith in God to carry us through.
- look forward to receiving the crown of life!
The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (James 1:2-12)
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