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Good Day Saints
May we find strength in these words.
And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine
them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they
shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my
people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God. Zech. 13:9.
By trial the Lord proves the strength of His children. Is the heart
strong to bear? Is the conscience void of offense? Does the Spirit
bear witness with our spirit that we are the children of God? This
the Lord ascertains by trying us. In the furnace of affliction He
purifies us from all dross. He sends us trials, not to cause needless
pain, but to lead us to look to Him, to strengthen our endurance, to
teach us that if we do not rebel, but put our trust in Him, we shall
see of His salvation.
Christ's love for His children is as strong as it is tender. It is a
love stronger than death, for He died for us. It is a love more true
than that of a mother for her children. The mother's love may change,
but Christ's love is changeless. "I am persuaded," Paul says, "that
neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers,
nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor
any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of
God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" Rom. 8:38, 39
In every trial we have strong consolation. Is not our Saviour touched
with the feeling of our infirmities? Has He not been tempted in all
points like as we are? And has He not invited us to take every trial
and perplexity to Him? Then let us not make ourselves miserable over
tomorrow's burdens. Bravely and cheerfully carry the burdens of
today. Today's trust and faith we must have. But we are not asked to
live more than a day at a time. He who gives strength for today will
give strength for tomorrow.
Nothing wounds the soul like the doubts and unbelief. When trial
comes, as it will, do not worry or complain. "Then are they glad
because they be quiet" (Ps. 107:30). Remember that underneath you are
the everlasting arms. "Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him"
(Ps. 37:7). He is guiding you into a harbor of gracious experience.
God bless
Sister Stephanie |
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