Malachi 3:3 says: “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver.”
This verse puzzled some women in a Bible study and they wondered What this Statement meant about the character and nature of God. One of the women Offered To find out the process of refining Silver and get back to the group at Their Next Bible Study. That week, the woman called a silversmith and made an appointment to Watch Him at work. She didn’t mention anything about the reason for her Interest Beyond her curiosity about the process of refining silver. As she watched the silversmith, he held a piece of silver over the Fire and Let it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, one needed to hold The Silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were hottest as to Burn away All the impurities. The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot Spot Then she thought again about the verse that says: “He sits as a refiner And Purifier of silver.” She asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit there in Front Of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined. The man answered that yes, he not only had to sit there holding the Silver, But he had to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the Fire. If The silver was left a moment too long in the flames, it would be Destroyed. The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silversmith, “How do You know when the silver is fully refined?”
He smiled at her and answered, “Oh that’s easy – when I see my image In it.”
If today you are feeling the heat of the fire, remember that God Has His Eye on you and will keep watching you until He sees His image in you.

Malachi 3:3 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.
And for what is the purifying process? That we may offer to our Lord an offering in righteousness. What a GIFT for us to GIVE to our Savior this Christmas!! Let us hold steady, neither fuss and complain, nor try to circumvent the ‘firing process’ but wait so He can see Himself in us!!

I shall not give you the details but I heard via email from Lee today. He is one of our Civilians working in Iraq (his name appears on our prayer list daily). Lee has witnessed a tragic death and he has asked us to pray for the family, for himself and his team.
We have also added Charles and Renee’ – Charles is valiantly battling cancer.
And we have added Dall T. – his beloved wife physically died this week.
Father, only You know the depth of grief this family is experiencing and only You have the comfort needed and Holy Spirit only You can administer this comfort to this family and more than that only You can convince and ready them to receive Your Comfort and Consolation — somehow Lord help this family. And as Lee remembers this vivid scene again and again, help him come to peace and Your Mind about it and not only Lee but all who witnessed it. Father, use this tragedy for Your Glory and for the eternal saving of souls.
We pray for Charles; of course we ask You to heal him, to remove the cancer and give him re-new life here and we pray for strength and peace and hope and comfort for Renee’. And we pray for Dall as he grieves, for his comfort and peace and that You fill the void as only You can and as he so desperately needs. We pray that too for Kathy, especially these next several weeks as she begins the grieving process. And we pray for others on this list who are facing first and even second Christmases without spouses they love. Lord, comfort and bless as only You can.
And we pray this morning for the remainder of this list, for each and every soul – help each one turn their eyes upon You and know they are loved no matter how hot the ‘heat’ at this time. Help us all surrender to the purifying fire and this Christmas give You the gift You deserve – our unwavering love, trust, obedience, and worship.
We ask You to protect our IDOK Troops today; keep them safe in mind, body and spirit and bring them home safe and sound at the appointed time. We pray for a successful conclusion to this war; for the Peace of Israel, for the Repentance of America; the election of Your Choice for President and for the Revival of Your Church. Amen and amen. The Peace of Israel Charles and Renee’. Dall T. Dylan. Taylor. Mark, Margie & Duncan. Marsha’s grand-baby. A care-giver for Emily Grace. Kathy N. Kyle A. Jason, Vicki, Sharron and other family members. Joseph Toomey and Family. Wheeler Family. Mary Ann. Mr. Nash. DeLois. Terri. Leah O. Patsy B. Kim T. Krystee. Rachel B. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Janie B. W.C. & Family . Vickie. Lisa W. John Thomas. Cole. Taylor & family. Anita. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Katelyn. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Martha F and Bob. Rev and Mrs. Carpenter. Allyson and Glen and family and Kaitlyn. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron and girls. Frankie and girls. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa and Brad and family. Cindy K and family. Chuck. Jessie L. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Jenny. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family.
Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family.
Every IDOK church.
Revival in America.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. George. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Hawk. Brant W. Lyndon A. Christopher R. Travis N. Joshua M.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Justin G. Albert R III.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Injured Stateside: Edward J.
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Drew. Brad. Tommy. Desi.
Civilian in Country – Mike. Lee.
As I post this it is 70°F and clear in Balad, Iraq & the time there is 4:52 PM AST – on December 13, 2007