Pressure in sports is temporary; pressure in life is continual. The apostle Paul talked about the pressure he faced—hard-pressed, perplexed, persecuted, struck down—and how he continued to bear fruit. Jesus described the pruning process in the spiritual life that results in more fruit (John 15:1-8). And we have the promises of God that assure us no pressure will ever be more than we can endure (1 Corinthians 10:13). Indeed, like silver in the refiner’s fire, heat burns away the dross and reveals the true value of Christ in us (Galatians 2:20).
How would you rate your performance under pressure in the spiritual life? The purpose is “that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in [your] mortal flesh” (2 Corinthians 4:11).
While the fire is hot, keep conversing with the Refiner. F. B. Meyer
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