1 Peter 1:7 says, “That the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

The Lord revealed Himself to Shadrach, Meschach, and Abed-Nego IN the fiery furnace. I believe He reveals Himself to us IN our trials. He certainly has for me ~ showing me things about Himself that I never experienced before. I didn’t know anything about intimate communion until I fell into the ravine (1977)

In the brain injury crucible (2017) I couldn’t think for myself for four months. He revealed Himself to me through phrases of Scripture that He put into my mind to think. He kept me in that for hours until He gave me the next one.

My pastor friend wrote to me, “I’m swimming in His great grace and mercy. That’s why there is peace and assurance within when storms are raging without.” Timeless truth.