How is faith like platinum?
Here are some interesting facts about this metal:
- Platinum is a silver-white metal — it was once known as “white gold.” It is extremely resistant to tarnishing and corrosion (which makes it known as a “noble metal”) and is very soft and malleable, making it easy to shape; ductile, making it easy to stretch into wire, and unreactive, which means it doesn’t oxidize and is unaffected by common acids.
- Platinum is highly valued and has a wide range of uses.
- Platinum is more than ten times rarer than gold.
- Recent research has shown platinum to inhibit the growth of certain cancerous cells.
- Did you know platinum never tarnishes?
Platinum contains lessons about the strength, value, and protection of this gift from God – FAITH.
What is Platinum Faith?
Platinum Faith is actually a new book – released October 1 – written by two good friends and sisters in Christ: Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett. Their words found in this book inspire and made me wonder more about the quality of faith, especially when compared to the element platinum.
This book contains honest personal examples of living with platinum faith that will inspire your own self-reflection. Each chapter is organized into the platinum property, platinum promises, how to live brilliantly, platinum project and thoughtful discussion questions that would be helpful either as individuals or within a small group.
Another strength in this book is its strong Bible teaching what leaves the reader full of hope and encouragement.
Chapter titles include You Can Withstand the Heat, You are Precious, You are Malleable in the Father’s Hands, and You are Authentic.
Living a life of faith means never knowing where you are being led – but it does mean loving and knowing the One who is leading. It is literally a life of faith, not of understanding and reason – a life of knowing Him who calls us to go.
Oswald Chamber
This is a great book gives you a fresh new perspective on living a life of faith.
Living a Platinum Faith
How do we apply this type of faith to our daily lives?
Remember who God is as our Almighty Creator.
Remember who we are – beloved children of God – created and given the gift of faith – precious, strong, and useful in many ways.
Remember to visualize holding this gift, unwrapping faith with anticipation, joy, and knowledge that faith is real, present, and ours to employ for the work in God’s kingdom. We don’t just hold faith, faith holds us.
I like using the word platinum to describe God’s gift of faith and know this description deepens and strengthens my spiritual journey.
How do you describe your faith? Share with us a word or two that helps you on your spiritual journey.
What a beautiful community you have here! I love knowing I’m not alone as I strive to grow in my faith! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Jean, I loved this here –> ‘Remember to visualize holding this gift, unwrapping faith with anticipation, joy, and knowledge that faith is real …’
Thank you for this meaningful word picture.
Thanks Linda. Word pictures help me too.
Just received my copy yesterday and am already into the fourth chapter. So personal and so meaningful. I relate. The Biblical references are so “right-on” to the subject matter and the many facets of platinum are used as reference in a comprehensive and useful way. I will give the image of my spiritual journey some thought. My life verse right now is “My God will supply all your needs.” Philippians 4:19…He has kept this promise through the past few years in many different ways.
Thank you for sharing about this new book.
Hi Clella, Glad you got the book too. Fun to watch them grow as writers isn’t it and read their insightful words.
My faith is described as in 2 Corinthians 5:7, Walking by faith not by sight. This is a big challenge which inspire me always when the going gets tough. My faith tells me that Ex 14:14 He will fight for me. The battles are not mine but are Thine. l put all my trust unto Him. He’s my gracious redeemer and l am more than a conqueror, in Jesus Christ name. Amen!
Hi Ellen, Love your faith verse. My life verse is Hebrews 12:2 Keep your eyes on Jesus. Good reminder when I veer off or am blinded by sin and the world or even my ego.
How would I describe my faith? That’s a question I’ve never been asked before, and don’t have a ready answer. I should. The first adjective that comes to mind is “tested.” (‘Wish I could think of a clever metaphorical descriptor like Michelle and Bethany!) I’ve been a Christian more than 60 (!) years now, and have seen God work in my life and the lives of many others. I’ve also seen the validity of His Word–over and over again. But beyond this initial response, no other descriptors are occurring to me. More thought (and journaling perhaps) will be needed. Thank you, Jean, for a great question to ponder!
I was in a meeting last week and the speaker shared her image of her faith journey and how it changed from a ladder to a labyrinth. That got me curious. I think an image for me would be a tree. I told my spiritual director tho that that lack growth and forward movement but she reminded me about the tree rings in the inside. wonderful image of faith for me now. I think this will be a furue blog post too.
This book sounds like a “must-read” for me, Jean! I absolutely love the concept these authors have used here, comparing the value of our faith to a precious metal. What a fresh perspective! Thanks for reviewing the book here.
Blessings!
It’s a quick read too and lots of personal example. you will know the authors for sure once you finish it. Inspirational indeed.