Scripture: Zechariah 13:9
"This third I will bring into fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on my name and I will answer them; I will say, 'They are my people,' and the will say, ' The Lord is our God."

Observation: The Lord declares that two-thirds of the earth will be struck down and destroyed when the appropriate time comes. However the remaining one-third will be made new again and will be tested by the Lord.

Application: The trajectory of our life will present us with certain challenges that God has established to test our faith in Him. If we choose to take on these challenges by our self we will surely fail in the long run. So, put your faith in God so that He may take you places you could never get to on your own and show you things that you would otherwise not believe.

Prayer: Lord help me to truly believe that you have a plan for my life and that you are in complete control. Please allow me to fully trust you and look for your guidance through every situation. Keep me from becoming prideful and loosing focus of the purpose you have given me in life.