Be Stretched

"Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you." 1 Peter 4:12

Peter writes to remind his readers that part of the christian life is to suffer as Christ suffered. Suffering will come and Christians should be prepared. Fire is a way to purify; tests and trials are the way the LORD molds and shapes His children into the vessels He had in mind since before time. The LORD tries all His children in hopes that they may be found faithful! One thing the LORD always reminds me: The LORD can only do in us what we allow Him to do! How are you allowing the LORD to mold, shape, and stretch you?