1 Peter 1:7 says of our faith, “…though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” John 14:21 says that the Lord reveals Himself to those who love and obey His word.

God’s strategic and divinely orchestrated trials are tools in His hands. Think of Malachi 3:3 as your own life. It says, “He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the Lord an offering in righteousness.”

Let’s review righteousness. It is conformity to God’s will and ways in purpose, thought, and action. Our trials reveal the hidden dross that contaminates and weakens our faith. Things that are hidden from us, are wide open and exposed before the Lord.