God uses trials and afflictions in our lives to produce in us character and faith that most resemble the Lord Jesus. He knows what’s in our hearts, our fears, our temptations, and our weaknesses. In order to make us more Him, we must go through the furnace. Though our trials seem difficult to bear, through the furnace, God is removing the dross so that the final result will be pure silver and gold. The outcome will be His most precious jewels that He will be able to use effectively for His Kingdom. We see this happening right now in the body of Christ. God is allowing us to go through the furnace because it is almost time for the glory of God to be revealed throughout whole world.