From 1 Peter 1:6-7:  “In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”

From furnace of suffering

Comes self-reflection’s light

Joined with eternal heat

Burning away chaff in its sight

Trials open one’s closed eyes

Wakened senses now see

Embraced with Father’s grace

Witnessing what hope should be

Faith in mercy of Father

Reveals salvation’s gift

Undefiled, unfading

Transforming hope’s precious shift

Believe redemption’s promise

Testifies to Christ’s love

Destined to break sin’s chains

Raising Good News from above

Trust in Jesus, now rejoice

Tested by hottest fire

Revealed lasting glory

Defining hope, faith acquires

From 1 Peter 1:8-9:  “Although you have not seen Him, you love Him, and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”