I was drawn into how many times the number 1/3 was used in today’s chapter rather than on a particular verse today. I started doing some research on the symbolism of 1/3 and was brought to several references in the old testament, and this stood out to me the most…
“I will put this third through the fire; I will refine them as silver is refined and test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The Lord is our God.’”” Zechariah 13:9 CSB
The reference to putting us through fire as a test to be found worthy. Such a great reminder of the great work the pressing produces. This doesn't necessarily sound good, some of the rapture
certainly won't feel good, but it is GOOD. This is truly a reminder for us to set our mind on the goodness of our God, of his kindness, of his ultimate desire to always see us in a right relationship with him. For those of you who are parents we use discipline to help and because we want the best for our children. Just like a good parent uses discipline, He will use whatever means necessary to bring us into repentance and a right relationship. Even now in the end times, he is giving us an opportunity to give our lives to Him and get right with Him. There are no sneak attacks. He's clearly being kind to us. It's His kindness that will lead us to repentance.
He is such a good, good father
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