S – Look, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. ¹¹ I will act for my own sake, indeed, my own, for how can I be defiled? I will not give my glory to another. 

Isaiah 48:10–11 CSB

O – Commentary:

Look! I have refined you The punishment of invasion and exile is compared to the smelting process designed to remove impurities from fine metals like silver. The refining should remove the impurity of their past sins and restore their relationship with God (see Isa 1:22, 25).

48:11 I will not give my glory to another Yahweh alone deserves the credit for the salvation He has planned in vv. 6–7.

 John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Is 48:10–11.

A – We are all in a “refining” process.  We are born into sin and have a sinful nature.  Accepting Christ as our Lord and Savior eliminates our sins of the past and begins the “refining” journey.  As we grow in our relationship with him, we sin less as we take on his character and heart.

R – Heavenly Father, you are worthy of all glory and honor.  As challenging as it is, thank you for the refining process.  As we become more like you, we walk in victory, strength and peace.