Precious Pearl
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,” II Corinthians 4:17 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/2co.4.17.nkjv In the preparation phase of every pearl, the pearly-mind may not just be concerned about the painful process. Most times, the preparation phase of all precious pearls is apparently endless. Likewise, painful moments in any purpose-driven life are often viewed as the perpetual presentation phase and not just a temporal preparatory phase. Whereas, the Spirit reminds believers that a far more exceeding purpose and an eternal weight of glory demand an ingredient of light affliction and a temporary moment of pain. Unfortunately, because the eternal value of most good and godly purposes is mostly hidden, people often despise the promised presentation of glory in precious pearl. However, as long as the heart is fixed on the preciousness of God who promised (and not necessarily on the painful ...