When we’re in the middle of a big mess in our lives, it’s hard to see the good in it. We oftentimes “can’t see the forest for the trees.” I’ve spent a lot of time juggling messes, some of my own making – others not. We know that we are “clay in the potters’ hands” and we have to go through the fire to come out looking different; better than before. SWELL … but that doesn’t make it any easier when you’re going through it. Allow me to put a different spin on it for you –
One day as I was getting ready, God’s still, small voice came to me and this is what He said. “Sandee, I’ve seen every tear you have ever cried, every lost love, every mistake and bad choice. You’ve spent extra time in the fire – you’re stubborn, you needed it. Now I see you as my “showpiece.” You are that interesting, uniquely shaped piece of pottery that draws people into “MY” store. You’ll not be for sale though, you will be strategically placed in a spot that draws others to me. When I am finished with you, I will wrap you in black velvet and tuck you away in a nonperishable container. When I am ready to use you again, out of the container you will come; I will wait patiently for another one of my children to draw unto me.” As I heard that, I melted to the floor in tears.
I will no longer question the adversity to come; we’ve not been promised to get through this life unscathed. What we have been promised is that there is “One who goes through the fire with us.” Not just through the fire, but the book of Daniel tells us that when we come out “we won’t even smell like smoke!” I don’t know about you, but I like them odds!!!
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