The Silversmith
Some time ago,
a few ladies 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 ofsilver" (Malachi 3:3).
One lady decided
to visit a silversmith, and reportto the others on what
he said about
the subject. She went accordingly, and without telling him the reason for
her visit, begged the silversmith to tell her about the
process of refining
silver.
After he hadfully
described it toher, she asked,
"Sir, do you sit
while the work of refining is goingon?"
"Oh, yes ma'am,"
replied the silversmith; "I must sitand watch the
furnace constantly,
for, if the time necessary for refining is exceeded in the slightest degree,
the silver will be injured.
" The lady atonce
saw the beauty and comfort of the expression,
"He shall sit
as are finer and purifier of silver."
God sees it necessary
to put His childreninto the furnace; but His eye is
steadily intent
on the work of purifying, andHis wisdom and love are both engaged in the
best manner for us. Our trials donot 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
whenthe process is complete?"
That's quite simple,"
replied thesilversmith.
"When I can see
my own image in the silver, the refining process
is finished."
-- Author Unknown
 
 
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