A grindstone is a revolving disk made of stone which is used for grinding, polishing or sharpening.

It can commonly be seen grinding down wheat, or sharpening and polishing metal for various purposes.

At first glance, this information may not seem all that interesting to you.

However, a wise man once compared life to a grindstone. He said whether life grinds us down or polishes us up depends on what we’re made of.

So, what are you made of?

Is life grinding you down to pieces?

Or is it polishing you to make you better equipped to do the work of the Lord?

I can tell you this: we are not called to crumble apart like chaff under the grindstone. We are called be tools in our Master’s hand: sharpened and polished beautifully for His use!

Let’s commit ourselves to the Lord once again. Let’s not whine about our difficulties, but allow God to use them to sharpen us for His glory!

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:20-22

–by George Whitten