2 Chron. 4, 5 [The Message]

Most would agree that gold is our most prized and valuable metal. It was EVERYWHERE in the Holy of Holies in Solomon’s Temple. Even the nails used were pure gold and weighed a pound apiece. There could not have been a more valuable room and furnishings. The Holy of Holies was the closest you could get to God in that day.

Gold speaks of purity and value. Whereas we don’t have rooms similar in our churches today, we figuratively put the greatest value on a close, worshipful experience with the Lord. Heat purifies and refines gold. We must experience God’s refinement process to have that close access to Him. [Matt. 5:8]

Find yourself in the fire? Hold on. Further refinement means a closer walk with Jesus.