(An allegory)

When you apply for a new job, there are many applicants. What is it about you that will make you stand out?

“Many are called, but only a few are chosen.”

Of the chosen, there is still a selection process. Are you a good fit for the company?

We are told to “study to show ourselves approved.“

We are provided with a training manual that tells us what is expected of us as representatives of the Company. It also tells us how to handle certain situations that may arise from time to time.

The Written Word“is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteous, that (the one trained by it) may be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

And that’s what we should want. We should want to hear “well done faithful and discreet (employee) slave” on the day of review because we know that this comes with a raise, and it might even include an elevated position.

Listen, God is calling us to the position of NOBILITY, and HE “effectively equips us for every good work” – a training which is found in HIS written word.

He even provides us with His whole armor to put on and wear like an ArmorAll raincoat so that we can withstand the purifying process of the refiner’s fire.

Note: The storms are allowed to check our endurance levels. Many fall off here, giving up when they are right at the breakthrough.

“But you have need of endurance so that after the will of GOD has been done, you can receive the promise.”

He has given a 5-fold group to help with the training process also. But because there are counterfeits out there that will charge you for knockoff instructions, and that will not enable you to stand up under the refining process that sifts out impurities, you will need to be diligent and mindful, and not try to cut corners.

Therefore, make sure you “that you try the spirit by the Spirit”

… and be careful not to judge a book by its cover because everything that glitters is not gold.

Don’t forget that even the company owner had humble beginnings.

So we are warned not to choose (walk) by sight, but dont let that discourage you. You can do this as long as you walk by faith.

With all this being said, I hope to see you at the finished line.

-JodiLynnSB,  TheArtisansPen

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