THE REFINER'S FIRE

A dear friend just shared this with me this morning, please allow me share with you.

"Malachi 3:3 says: 'He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver.'

This verse puzzled some women in a Bible study and they wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature of God.

One of the women offered to find out the process of refining silver and get back to the group at their next Bible Study. That week, the woman called a silversmith and made an appointment to watch him at work. She didn't mention anything about the reason for her interest beyond her curiosity about the process of refining Silver. As she watched the silversmith, he held a piece of silver over the fire and let it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, one needed to hold the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were hottest as to burn away all the impurities.
The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot; then she thought again about the verse that says: 'He sits as a refiner and purifier of silver.' She asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit there in front of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined. The man answered that yes, he not only had to sit there holding the silver, but he had to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the fire. If the silver was left a moment too long in the flames, it would be destroyed.

The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silversmith, 'How do you know when the silver is fully refined?' He smiled at her and answered, 'Oh, that's easy -- when I see my image in it, then I know its fully refined.......

'If today you are feeling the heat of the fire , remember that God has his eye on you and will keep watching you until He sees His image in you. Challenges and trials are meant to make you better not bitter.

Someone needs to know that God is watching over them. And, whatever he/she is going through will make him/her a better person in the end. I see God bringing out the best in You"

Peace

ÀPPLE OF GOD'S EYES

The Bible says you are the apple of God's eyes. You, as a person, will never allow anyone or anything to touch your eyes.
-It's essential for sight
-It is treated with care and utmost value.

Now, consider this: as the apple of God's eyes, what are we using his eyes to see, good or bad? That stands as the number one thing we have to follow. Look at and see the right thing.

As you treat your eyes with care and perfect value, have you ever stopped to ask yourself, "All these years, has God allowed his eyes to go unkempt?" No, rather, it's been you in your ignorance that hasn't acknowledged this care. (Deuteronomy 32:10, Psalms 17:8, Lamentations 2:18, Zechariah 2:8)

Get out of the corner of ignorance and take your rightful place. The Lord loves you. The Lord cares for you; you are precious. Cast all your cares on Jesus, for he really cares for you (1st Peter 5:7)

Peace.
James

THE DIMENSIONS OF FELLOWSHIP, Part 3

The second dimension we will look at is
THE FELLOWSHIP OF LOVE:
This fellowship centers the fellowship of sharing, service, encouragement, etc. It is the essense of our living as sons and daughters of God. This (love) is our identity (John 13:35).  The fellowship of love is and will remain the life of our brotherhood; and Giving is the order or expression of it.
This fellowship involves sharing God’s word with others, forgiving the sins of others, interceeding for others, mutuality and involvement in the life and situations of others. This fellowship finds fulfillment in making the lives of others much better.

The fellowship of love puts self behind; it is selfless and born(made possible) only when the light has penetrated and is now the base of our living. (Gal. 6:2, Phil. 6, 1st John 4:8, 1:3, 6, James 4:3).

And then we have
THE FELLOWSHIP OF SUFFERING:
Please understand in this context that this suffering is not the type the world understands because it is beyond them. Only spiritual can get this because it is a spiritual truth.

This suffering is the crown(fulfillment) of the saint. It is not the state of being in pains or distress caused by uncontrollable events or happenings.No, this suffering is the constant exercise or testing of our faith, obedience, and passion as believers; this gives us fulfillment and a great sense of spirituality. This was the kind of fellowship the Apostles and early believers were bathed in.This dimension is expressed when the saint has been possessed by his love for Christ. It is what Christ lived through here on earth. It is the life of passion where a man finds joy in sacrifice because he is aware of its blessing on others and on his future. This fellowship is a fellowship of choice. A paradox of life which the ordinary man never fathom or accept.

“As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.” -2nd Cor. 6:10.

The world can never understand this, and sadly, neither can some believers. This deep dimension is not one we can run from; Christ paid for it and we must walk in it. This is where we can fulfill our destiny, no where else. (Matt. 19:16-29).

The fellowship of suffering is not the life of poverty, or of lack or sickness, etc. No, it is the call of strong faith, great wealth and success, eternal rewards, life and power, both here and in eternity.  Those that will understand this most are those believers in anti-christian environments who experience daily persecutions. It has become their glory to give their lives for something so precious to them:Christ. This is who they live for, live in and is ready to lose their lives for. (Phil. 3:10, 1st Cor. 4:9-16).

Build up yourself in these fellowship with God. Seek Him through the Holy Ghost. Let Him bring you into deep intimacy with Himself and you’ll never be the same again. You will laugh at the face of challenges because you will be reigning over from the seat of Christ’s victory. (Job 5:6-8, Rom. 8:37)
Hallelujah!

Hope you were blessed by this complete series. Please feel free to share this light to others.

James

THE DIMENSIONS OF FELLOWSHIP, part 2

Please understand that there exits one fellowship only and that is the fellowship IN CHRIST JESUS, WITH GOD, and THROUGH THE HOLY GHOST.
But like I'm about to share, this fellowship reflects in three dimensions, namely: The fellowship of the word and prayers, fellowship of love, and the most deepest fellowship of suffering.

Please note that operating from any of these dimensions does not mean the rest are not important, neither does it mean neglecting the others in anyway. No, instead all these dimensions are realms our lives must project from. The mastery of any area is always useful in the mastery of others to come; nothing is outgrown.

The first dimension we will start with in this part is
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE WORD AND PRAYERS:
I like to call this the fellowship of intimacy. This dimension focuses solely on building up the believer to know and understand God personally through revelation from the Word by the Holy Ghost, and a two-way communication system called prayers.

When the believer prays, she/he is equipped by the Holy Ghost with divine ability to live in the light. The word of God is light itself (Ps, 119:105 and 130), but it only brightens a man's life when given access. And when the light of God's word enters in, it brightens up the life of such a man. As he takes in the Word and downloads it into his system, he receives light (understanding of the deep things of God) for direction in all areas of life. Such cannot be confused or lost (Col, 1:9-11).

This form of fellowship helps the believer to know God more through the scriptures by the opening of the heart in wisdom and understanding. It enables the believer to live in the Spirit maintaining constant contact with God through prayer and God's word.
This fellowship is as important as the other dimensions we can operate from; it is as important as salvation itself. Why, because God only relates to you according to your personal conviction of Him (your personal revelation); and also you can't know how to please Him when you don't know Him or what He even desires from you/for you.
(1st Cor. 2:10, 1st John 1:6, 2:3-5, Prov. 4:7-8)....

As we continue, may God help us to understand how to live in this fellowship.

To be continued...
Peace.
James

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THE DIMENSIONS OF FELLOWSHIP (Part 1)

The word FELLOWSHIP is from the Greek word KOINONIA, which means communication, companionship, partnership, sharing together or sharing in common. It also means togetherness and oneness.

In order for a person to know another person better, there must be a fellowship between them both. And one important truth to note and always remember is that FELLOWSHIP IS VERY CONTAGIOUS; you are bound to reflect the characteristics of your partner either directly or indirectly.

As believers, we are called into fellowship togther WITH God IN Christ, and THROUGH the enabling of the Holy Ghost.

Everything we are and do as children of God, both to our heavenly Father, or to our brethren here, it is by the working of the Spirit of God in us. And how does this take place? Through fellowship with Him(the Holy Spirit).


No wonder the Apostle Paul in his second letter to the Corinthian church, encouraged continuance in the fellowship with the Spirit, and in the grace and love that proceeds from it forever.
1st Cor. 12:3, 1:9, 2nd Cor. 13:14, Gal. 5:22-23

You learn to love like God only through the Holy Ghost, not through your movies or music. He sheds this love in our hearts making it a lifestyle or first nature to us (Romans 5:5).
Partnering with the Holy Ghost will unveil the mind of God to you, and will help you understand how to live in the light as God's child.
Oneness with Him (the Holy Ghost) ushers the believer into a life of possibilities and supernatural experiences all day long (1st John 1:3)

To be continued...
Peace.
James G.
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THIS THING CALLED GREATNESS

This thing we call greatness is a thing of the mind. It does not comprise of just what you can do with your hanes or mouth. It is about that which you can achieve with your mind by the Holy Ghost. The human mind is like a ship’s rudder ; you steer it wherever you desire and it directs the whole ship in that path. A little instrument controlling a large vessel.

 When you allow God‘s word to help you renew your mind and make you positive mentally, your entire life will be positive.

 Greatness is first born in the mind and since the mind is the base of our personalities, if nurtured properly, will become the reality of our lives. When and if you can conquer your mind, greatness can be achieved!

Peace
James George

A LOOK AT JOSEPH WEDNESDAY 9TH JAN. 2008

 WHAT WAS HIS SECRET?

Service.
He had dreams.
 He shared them (Gen. 37:11) Though he was taken away from home, yet he stuck to his dream and never let go. He had a passion that brought him to the top. This was his undying passion for service: In his dreams, he was found in the fields with his brothers. Service (Gen. 37:7). To Jacob his father, he was always available to serve (Gen.37:13-14). Even in the house of bondage, Joseph never stopped serving and God was with him (Gen. 39:2-4).

In prison, he made himself available as a source of help to others and he was favored (Gen. 40:8). All of Joseph's life and service was in total humility of heart to God. He was a man who put others ahead of himself. This took him finally to the place of his dreams (Gen. 41:40-43). At this point, his service remembered him (Gen. 41:9-14).

 Your commitment to your dreams through service will remember you no matter how long it takes. Don't just talk and confess your dreams, believe it, live it and be your dreams.

God bless you this wonderful and day!!!
Peace!!!