How vast, how numerous, how complicated are
the various events and circumstances which attend
the Christian here below, as he travels onward to
his heavenly home!
But if all things are put under Jesus' feet, there
cannot be a single circumstance over which He
has not supreme control. Everything in providence
and everything in grace are alike subject to His
disposal. There is not...
- a trial
- a
temptation
- an
affliction of body or soul
- a loss
- a cross
- a
painful bereavement
- a
vexation
- a
grief
a disappointment
- a case,
state or condition
-which is not
in under His sovereign domain.
He has sovereign, supreme disposal over
all events and circumstances. As possessed of
infinite knowledge He sees them; as possessed
of infinite wisdom He can manage them; and
as possessed of infinite power He can dispose
and direct them for our good and His own glory.
How much trouble and anxiety would we save
ourselves, could we firmly believe, realize, and
act on this!
If we could see by the eye of faith that . . .
- every foe and every fear,
- every difficulty and perplexity,
- every trying or painful circumstance,
- every looked for or unlooked for event,
- every source of care, whether at present or
in prospect—are all at His sovereign disposal
-what a load of anxiety and care would be
often taken off our shoulders!
“Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery
trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing
happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you
partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is
revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If
you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are
you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.”
1 Peter 4:12-14
Remember this old hymn: What a Friend
we have in Jesus! Let the second verse
encourage you today:
Have we trials and
temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be
discouraged;
take it to the Lord in
prayer.
Can we find a friend so
faithful
Who will all our sorrows
share?
Jesus knows our every
weakness;
take it to the Lord in
prayer .
Melody:
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