Phase 1: Permission — God allows sifting because He intends to use us
Luke 22:31-32
Phase 2: Exposure & Refinement — Sifting exposes what holds us back and refines what can carry His purposes
Luke 33-34, 61-62
Phase 3: Restoration — God restores what sifting has refined so we can strengthen others
John 21:15–17
The Fruit of Sifting Acts 2:25, 39-41