I was reading the book of psalms this morning and this verse caught my attention:
"…We went through fire and water,
but you brought us to a place of abundance"
(psalm 66:12b)
It's never easy to go through situations that we would prefer not to go through.
I recently went through "fire and water" in my life and although it wasn't easy to face what I had to face I was amazed of how much strength and peace I had. I realized that it is because God has used fire and water many times before to test me and refine me that I have learnt how to give Him my anxiety and trust Him.
It's because the "fire and water" that today I have the ability to enjoy the miracle of having peace in the midst of any circumstance.
It's because the "fire and water" that I keep growing and becoming more like Him and less like myself.
He doesn't take us to the "place of abundance" if we aren't ready for it.
He doesn't take us to the "place of abundance" if we still get anxious about everything.
He wants us to trust Him, He wants us to believe Him. He wants us to let Him lead us to the place of abundance.
Fire and water are elements that help us be less like ourselves and more like Him.
Trust Him!!! He knows how much fire and water we need before we can be in the place of abundance.
Gaby
Gaby
