Isaiah 48:9-11

Isa 49:9-10 (KJV) - For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, That I cut thee not off. 10. Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.11. For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another.

Are you going through a hard time as a believer serving the Lord Jesus Christ? I have some good news for you. You are not alone as millions of people who are truly dedicated to the Lord will have trials as tribulations as we grow and walk here on this earth in a body of flesh. I want to encourage you to never give up or quit, just because things are hard or difficult. We are all going through some form of the refining fire of the Lord. This is why the Lord wants us refined with fire to grow and to walk in the righteousness He has established. In the His Word, remember how the Lord provided fire to give direction where the children of Israel needed to walk. The Fire of God not only refines, but it will also direct us where we need to go. I pray for you the Shabbat the Lord will Bless you and keep you and may His Light shine upon you and give you true Shalom during this Shabbat and all through your trials you will face as we walk closer to the Lord. The Author and Finisher of our faith. Amen.