“He whose life is one even and smooth path, will see but little of the glory of the Lord, for he has few occasions of self-emptying, and hence, but little fitness for being filled with the revelation of God. They who navigate little streams and shallow creeks, know but little of the God of tempests; but they who “do business in great waters,” these see his “wonders in the deep.” Among the huge Atlantic-waves of bereavement, poverty, temptation, and reproach, we learn the power of Jehovah, because we feel the littleness of man.
Thank God, then, if you have been led by a rough road: it is this which has given you your experience of God’s greatness and lovingkindness. Your troubles have enriched you with a wealth of knowledge to be gained by no other means: your trials have been the cleft of the rock in which Jehovah has set you, as he did his servant Moses, that you might behold his glory as it passed by. Praise God that you have not been left to the darkness and ignorance which continued prosperity might have involved, but that in the great fight of affliction, you have been capacitated for the outshinings of his glory in his wonderful dealings with you.”
(Spurgeon)
thanks, jody!
the last year has been a "rough road" for me. and i don't see a "smooth road" up ahead...but i'm thankful for weeks like this. for friends like this. for a husband like this. for smooth days like this.
so thankful for His greatness and love that is bigger than ALL of it!
2 comments:
Could not say a heartier Amen to this quote. Oh how deep the waters of this two year journey have been, but oh how much more I SEE HIM and LOVE HIM. Thanks for sharing! And I just may steal it :)
It is through hardship and challending days that we see God clearer, more GRAND than ever. His plan for refining, not comfort. We see with different eyes. We're thankful....for His hand reaching down to teach us and tend to us. Love walking through life together, dear daughter and your precious family.
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