The process of graduating in faith

Uni-verse 290/10,000 For better through verse: How the Lord increases the depth of our experience and understanding
Eze 47:3 And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters were to the ankles.

The man that had the reed in his hand and a line of flax to measure is none other than Jesus Christ Himself. Ezekiel wrote that “ he had the appearance of brass.” This is His glorious appearance. His gaze will penetrate into human souls. His words will come as fierce fire. Jesus measures the depth of our faith and He leads us from one level of understanding to another. He takes us through many experiences of His grace, mercy and peace in real-life situations. He draws us out of the waters of many afflictions. In each situation and affliction, He adds grace upon grace, and strength to strength. We are transformed degree by degree into His glory till we can see His radiant appearance, face to face.

He leads us into experiences that are initially only ankle-deep. Then, when He finds we are ready, He leads us into knee-deep levels. Then, into waist-deep water. The water is so deep that no man can cross on his own. The Lord has to part the waters and give us safe passage. A senior officer was describing how in the recent Cyclone Thane that killed more than 30 people, he was almost caught in the storm and he had to hide behind a huge tanker as it hit the area with all its fury. The safest, most peaceful place, he said, is the eye of the storm. Let us pray as many “ storms” of different kinds have been prophesied in this coming year that we will each be seized and kept safe by the “ eye of the Lord.”

The Lord takes us through water and fire experiences and trials. When we come out , we will shine forth as pure gold. The other day the Lord told me in a time of prayer, “ I have taken you through many processes. Now, I am done with you.” Whatever impurities still remain in us, His grace covers it up and gives no hint of any flaw. A life of faith is like a metallurgical process so that we become stainless as steel in His sight.


Prateep V Philip