Trials amidst Judgment bring us into focus with life itself. Fiery trials, Peter says will try you but don't think that something strange has happened to you. In fact, trials, fiery trials, and judgment all rest and produce repentance and the seeking of God. Of course, this is the positive result of it. Paul said no chastening is going to feel good, my paraphrase. Neither will judgment, just read lamentations. One thing is sure, one day all nations and people will face this great God and His Son Jesus Christ on that great day of judgment.