THIS POOR WORLD IS NOT YOUR REST
(James Smith; via gracegems)
Your trials, though many, painful, and tedious--are but proofs of your
heavenly Father's love! They are sent in mercy--to convince you that
this poor world is not your rest.
Your Father's wisdom chose them,
His love sent them, and
His mercy will sanctify them to you!
Tried believer--are you looking to Jesus? He can hush the storm, and
still the tempest. He is always near in trouble. Is your eye fixed upon
Him? Does your heart repose on His tender love and faithful Word?
Do you recognize your heavenly Father's hand in your trials? His hand
is in them, whether you see it or not. He sends, bounds, and removes
them--as He wisely desires. And it has often comforted the saint to
realize that the hand of God is in every trial, trouble, and
disappointment.
Do you sweetly acquiescence in God's will, in faith that whatever He permits in our life, is right and best for you?