The Apostle Peter tells us that the trials of life are precious. We may look at the valleys we are forced to navigate and think that our lives are horrible. Yet, Peter tells us that trials have a way of helping us.
1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Peter refers to the refining process that is used to purify gold. When we are put to the test in life, it has the effect of removing the impurities from our lives. Often, it’’s the trials of life that will bring us closer to the Lord.
The trials and valleys of life are no fun. We would rather be spared from them, but when we have gone through the valley and come out on the other side, we will know the Lord better than we could have otherwise. We will be stronger in the faith than we ever could have been.
