13 each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. 14 If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire. (1 Corinthians 3:13-15 NKJV)
It is a sobering thought that our work for Christ, essentially our faith life as a whole, will be tested by fire. While this is a metaphorical test by fire, the testing and review of our life before God will be like a cleansing fire. We will suffer the loss of all the dross, but we will be saved. The question is when God’s test of fire is done what of how we lived our lives will remain?
I clearly believe that scripture points out in many places that all of our thoughts and actions will come under review in the end. Before the Great White Throne of Judgement it will all be laid bare and we will clearly see the motives behind every thought and action. Thus, we need to consider more carefully just what we are doing in this life and who we are living for.
Reflect on: How your life will stand up to the Lords refining fire. What dross will burn away and what gold will be left behind?
