THE MOLDING OF GOD

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
ROMAN 8:29 (KJV)

Only melted gold is minted; only softened wax receives the seal; only broken and contrite hearts receives the mark as the Potter turns us on His wheel.
To be molded by the hand of God must become our everything, our all-consuming desire. When it is, every trial is a blessing, because in everything we see the opportunity to trust Him to purify us further. As we are able to discern the truth and live as melted gold, as moistened clay, as softened wax, with broken contrite hearts, we are pliable in the potter's hands, as He conforms us to His image.
Unfortunately, too many do not realize these principles. They have heard a message of "come to Jesus and everything will workout; everything will be all right." Many are not told that God loves you, them too much to leave them as they are, that the great privilege He has for them is that they are to be changed into "the image of His Son" (Roman 8:29).
To be transformed so that Christ is revealed to others through us is a blessing beyond measure known to man! However, too often it is lost in the Superficial preaching meant to please "itching ear" (2Timothy4:3).
Christ is returning for His Bride, a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or anysjch thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish" (Ephesians 5:27). So we know that there must be tremendous preparation of His bride, the church, before His return. The message and reality of the "refiner's fire" (Malachi 3:2), the potter's wheel," the preciousness of trial, is such a major part of that preparation. God you into "image of His Son."
Beloved, Rejoice! Rejoice! in the hand of Potter until you are completely molded and possessed by His Spirit