Prodigal: Is that real gold?

Me: I am not sure, but gold is discussed in the bible.

Prodigal: Tell me about it.

This is from the book Joseph: A Man of Integrity and Forgiveness by Charles Swindoll

You see, there is no hurry-up process for finding and shaping gold. The process of discovering, processing, purifying, and shaping gold is a lengthy, painstaking process. Affliction is gold in the making for the child of God, and God is the one who determines how long the process takes. He alone is the Refiner.

Job was not saying, “When He has tried me, I will make a million!” Or, “When He has tried me, I’ll get everything back that I lost.” Or, “When He has tried me, my wife will say she’s sorry and will make things right.” Or, “When He has tried me, everything will be like it once was.” No, it’s not the externals that are promised, it’s the internals. The Lord promised Job, “When the process is finished, you’ll come forth as gold. Then, you’ll be ready to serve me where I choose. Then, you’ll be able to handle whatever promotion comes your way.”

1 Peter 1:5

Who are guarded by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Jennifer Van Allen

www.theprodigalpig.com

www.faithincounseling.org