Sometimes, in the midst of life, certain things I read really hit home. I wanted to share one such passage today because I feel that one of you may need this encouragement.
The following is an excerpt from L.B. Cowman's Streams in the Desert.
"You did not come to this place by accident - you are exactly where I [God] meant for you to be...Have you experienced the sufficiency of God's grace recently?
Are you in difficult circumstances, surrounded by people who do not understand you, never ask your opinion, and always push you aside? "This is my doing" (I Kings 12:24). I am the God of circumstances...
Are you having problems with money, finding it hard to make ends meet? "This is my doing," for I am the One who keeps your finances, and I want you to learn to depend on Me. My supply is limitless and I "will meet all your needs" (Phil 4:19). I want you to prove My promises so no one may say, "You did not trust in the LORD your God" (Deut. 1:32).
Are you experiencing a time of sorrow? "This is my doing." ... Have you longed to do some great work for Me but instead have been set aside on a bed of sickness and pain? "This is my doing." You were so busy I could not get your attention, and I wanted to teach you some of My deepest truths. "They also serve who only stand and wait." In fact, some of My greatest workers are those physically unable to serve, but who have learned to wield the powerful weapon of prayer.
His grace is sufficient for each test."
2 comments:
Thank you, Cindi. The sovereignty of God is something I have been giving a lot of thought to lately, in the midst of sorrow and financial stresses. More and more, I'm finding myself snuggling up in His sovereignty. It's a safe place to be.
Kara,
Amen! I needed that. Thank you!
Cyndi
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