GOD THE SILVERSMITH

Some time ago, a few ladies met to study the scriptures.
While reading the 3rd chapter of Malachi, they came
upon a Remarkable statement in the 3rd verse:
"He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver" (Malachi 3:3).

One lady decided to visit a silversmith, and report to the
others on what he said about the subject. She went
accordingly, and without telling the silversmith the
reason for her visit, begged him to tell her about the
process of refining silver.

After he had fully described it to her, she asked,
"Sir, do you watch while the work of refining is going on?"

"Oh, yes ma'am," replied the silversmith. "I must sit
and watch the furnace constantly, for, if the time necessary
for refining is exceeded in the slightest degree, the silver
will be injured."

The lady at once saw the beauty and comfort of the
statement, "He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver."
God sees it as necessary to put His children into the furnace --
but His eye is steadily intent on the work of purifying, and
His wisdom and love are both engaged in the best manner
for us. Our trials do not come at random, and He will not
let us be tested beyond what we can endure.

Before she left, the lady asked one final question,
"How do you know when the process is finished?"

"Oh, that's quite simple," replied the silversmith . . .
"When I can see my own image in the silver,
the refining process is complete."

(Author: Unknown to Me)

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To My Friend

Sharon

Thank you for sending this to me to use.

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Larrie Dee