Refiner's Fire

Childlike trust brings a new awareness that hope is available and help is on the way. A prophetic dream reveals our heart sets the standard for what we will see. As God reveals Himself to us, we respond with our heart, creating an attitude of childlike trust in a good Father. Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 18:3, NASB1995). It is written, "Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, And which have not entered the heart of man, All that God has prepared for those who love Him." For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God . . . but we have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:9-16, NASB 1995). We "tremble at His Word" out of awe and wonder, and our hearts grow more in love with Him. This attitude causes even trials and suffering to become growth opportunities. The opposite attitude creates arrogance and a stubborn, unrepentant heart. Living in his kingdom is glorious. Glory can be defined as copiousness, which means "large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful." His kingdom is boundless, limitless, complete, perfect. His only request is that we trust Him as a good Father. With God, all things are possible. This attitude begins now in our heart and will take all of eternity to discover. Kenneth R. Kehl is now retired after a career as a successful insurance broker. He has been happily married for sixty-two years and has three children, twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He continues to encourage prisoners in the So. California area with his message of hope.