Can You Handle The TRUTH?!
There is a memorable line in a famous movie stating...
YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!
Do you recall the movie and the actor who boldly cried that now historic quote?
Well, I am here musing over the statement while multi-tasking---preparing for a trip, handling family matters and learning new technology to HELP more people! -WHEW-...I simply feel SQUEEZED, PRESSED...I feel the FIRE!
Isaiah 48:10 ESV /
“Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tried you in the furnace of affliction.”
When we are feeling PRESSED, God is right there to walk us THROUGH the heat, through the pressure!
Diamonds are produced under the most stressful of conditions (pressure and abnormal heat) to TRANSFORM them from mere carbon into GEMS!
Geologists are still guessing how diamonds formed in the Earth from 1 billion to 3 billion years ago, according to a recent study in the journal Nature, but they think the recipe follows something like this:
- Bury carbon dioxide 100 miles into Earth.
- Heat to about 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Squeeze under pressure of 725,000 pounds per square inch.
- Quickly rush towards Earth’s surface to cool.
Be encouraged today, as you go through the pressures of life and the heat of fiery trials---please KNOW in your heart that God is there to walk you through to TRANSFORM you into a brilliant GEM reflecting His Glory!
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12 ESV
“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]” John 16:33 AMPC
Diamonds are formed under pressure, but never forget they are not formed overnight.
Hold On...It's Gonna Be Okay---YOU CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH!
Enthusiastically,
GEM Coach MJ