The tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. – 1 Peter 1:7
The enthusiastic salesman at the state fair booth stood behind a case of sparkling jewels of all shapes, sizes, and colors. “They’re genuine simulated gemstones, very fine, exquisite,” he would exclaim. He had a jeweler’s loupe proudly sitting on a black velvet pad; and he would extract one of his “jewels” from the case, hold it up and check out its magnification. “It’s perfect. How excellent!” he would gush. But the phrase still stuck—genuine simulated. Real fake!
How’s your faith in Jesus Christ today? Are you walking confidently with Him on a daily basis? Or does your love for Him go up and down along with your inner joy and your praise for Him? Are you genuine? Or are you simulated? You and He know the answer.
Today’s verse says that when your faith is real, you are quick to praise and honor and glory at the very knowledge of Him in your life. And, yes, that is all the more true when you are enduring trials… when you are being refined! If you can still praise the Lord in your darkest hours, then you know you aren’t some fake jewel, but you are the real thing!
Intercede for the Christians who are on Capitol Hill in positions of power to be quick to give praise and honor to Jesus Christ.
Today’s Verse: 1 Peter 1:7
so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: 1 Peter 4:7-11
7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
