The Refiner

The Refiner

8.30.15

"The picture of the Refiner is straight from Eastern life. The Eastern goldsmith sits on the floor by his crucible. For me, at least, it is not hard to know why the heavenly Refiner has to sit so long. The heart knows it's own dross.

'How do you know how long to sit and wait? How do you know when it's purified?' we asked our village goldsmith.

'When I can see my face in it,' he replied.

Blessed be the love that never wearies, never gives up hope that, even in such poor metal our Father may at last see the reflection of His face."

~ Amy Carmichael ~