" A diamond is a piece of coal that stayed on the job'
Isa. 43:2-3a
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you,
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you,
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.
For I am the Lord you God.
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;............
When we walk through the fire, that is a promise that at times it will uncomfortable, it says to me that 'He will never leave me or forsake me'...and that I will experience a fire in my life. A quote from Joyce many years ago, 'He will burn out that which is not of Him and put on fire that which remains'. what a powerful truth.
My prayer: Lord let me allow you to put me through whatever it takes to make me more in your image each day. Build your character in me so that my life shines forth in this dark world that others will see your imprint on me and will turn to You and glorify You. Let me stay on the job you have put before me knowing that 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me'.
