Today’s passage talks about “fire-tested faith”. It reminds us that Lent is not about comfort, it’s about conviction.
Do we still trust God when things are not going our way?
Are we willing to face the bad with the good?
Are we still thankful? And do we remember the blessings in our life or do we let our suffering overshadow them?
I’m struggling with this one a bit today.
How do we respond when we feel tested?
I think it’s easy to be thankful when life is in harmony with our expectations but when we face challenges and set backs…well…
The last few lines of today’s passage create a powerful image…
“Are you still trusting God when your fire isn’t put out? Stand firm. You are not alone in the furnace.”
Heavenly Father, in the heat of our trials, when the flames feel too high, let my faith not be broken. Give me the endurance to stand firm and trust in Your presence. Amen.
