the silversmith

The content of this blog will not be organized in any sort of way. It's a journey. The best journeys aren't always thought out ahead of time. right?

What I would like to bring to your attention is the title of this blog "walking on silver sidewalks". It has a couple meanings to me, as the seeker:

1. I am a Christian. As a Christian I strive to walk the "straight and narrow". This term, plus the title of the blog reminds me of a knife, or a blade rather. You can visualize it in your head..the sharpest part of the blade, the most dangerous.. is also the most narrow. (and it is also a silvery color which is a given)

2. It reminds me of a silversmith.I heard a devotion once. I can't remember where I was when I heard it for the first time, but the message always stuck with me. Basically, the devotion gives you a picture of the process of purifying silver. Now, take note of the term "purify", because it will come up again later.


The Silversmith
The process of purifying silver is very simple. One holds the silver in the flames until one can see his own reflection. Yet, it is not so simple. Hold the metal in the flames too long and it is ruined. useless. And if you do not leave it in the fire long enough. The same result-dullness.

This is exactly what God does to us. He keeps us in the "fire" for just as long as we can handle it. Not too long. Not too short. And until He can see His reflection in us. Great analogy!