THE REFINER
Pastor J. R. Wilhite, author
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Some time ago, a few people met to study the scriptures. While
reading the third chapter of Malachi, they came upon a reMarkable
expression in the third verse: "And He shall sit as a refiner and purifier
of silver." Malachi 3:3
One lady proposed to visit a silversmith and report to them on what he
said about the subject. She went accordingly, and without telling the
object of her errand, begged the silversmith to tell her about the process
of refining silver.
The lady at once saw the beauty, and comfort, too, of the expression,
"And He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." God sees it
needful to put His children into a furnace; 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, "When do you know
the process is complete?" "Why, that is quite simple," replied the
silversmith. "When I can see my own image in the silver, the refining
process is finished."
God Bless You as you hear His words and follow His leading.
"And He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." -Malachi
3:3
After he had fully described it to her, she asked, "But, Sir, do you
sit while the work of refining is going on?" "Oh, yes, madam," replied
the silversmith. "I must sit with my eyes steadily fixed on the furnace,
for if the time necessary for refining be exceeded in the slightest
degree, the silver will be injured."
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