J.A. Matteson
Hold fast the word spoken to you by the LORD, it will be tested by fire to prove the genuineness of your faith. "Until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the LORD tested him" (Ps. 105:19). The LORD reveals His plans to His servants before they come to pass. A crisis of faith ensures due to the striking nature of the word. Be wise with whom you share the word received as you may be ridiculed and mocked. By sight the word appears as an improbable fantasy, even delusional, but the Spirit testifies to its reality. Be watchful, vigilant, lean into the promise in the midst of the refiners fire that will test the testimony of your lips. Endure season upon season when adverse providences appear to contradict the word, they are a gift from the LORD to purify your faith. The companion of the servant of the LORD is solitude, for he holds the word alone, it was spoken to him. And He who has spoken is faithful, in the fullness of time bringing to pass that which He has promised. Hold fast, therefore, to the promise, He will never leave nor forsake you. Worship the King immortal when the heat increases and the crowds flee. He is near, even at the door.
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