by Dele Adeyanju
“… And will refine them as silver is refined and try them as gold is tried’’
The best of gold does not manifest until it passes through fire
The best of a man manifests only after enduring the refining fire
The trajectory of Joseph’s refining fire began from the home front
Navigating the complexities of slavery/prison he emerged as Prime Minister
Indeed, the Prime Minister of the then world’s super power
No promotion without test(s), no testimony without trial(s)
“… And will refine them as silver is refined and try them as gold is tried’’
The best of gold does not manifest until it passesthrough fire
The best of a man manifests only after enduring the test of fire
Job lost everything that life offered, yet ended up having twice as he lost
A classical case of restoration with compensation, longevity in excellent health
After patiently enduring all that came upon him without denying the faith
No promotion without test(s), no testimony without trial(s)
“… And will refine them as silver is refined and try them as gold is tried’’
The best of gold does not manifest until it passes through fire
The best of a man manifests only after enduring the refining fire
The anointed David once had the caves as habitat while passing through fire
But later moved to the State House to rule Israel for forty years
Restoring Israel to peace by conquering all her adversaries
No promotion without test(s), no testimony without trial(s)
“… And will refine them as silver is refined and try them as gold is tried’’
The best of gold does not manifest until it passes through fire
The best of a man manifests only after enduring the test of fire
Hannah endured inexplicable insult and mockery on account of barrenness
But later became a mother of six, the first of whom was Samuel
Who combined the offices of National prophet, Priest and Prime Minister
No promotion without test(S), no testimony without trial(S)
Everything about you will end in praise
Happy New Month
Dele Adeyanju
IYABODE OMOLARA AKEWO NWABUEZE 