MORNING MANNA 12-12-22
DENIED DESIRES
“For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.“- 2 Cor. 12:8-9
J. R. Miller was right when he wrote, “Many prayers which seem to be unanswered—are really answered. The blessing comes—but in a form we do not recognize. Instead of the very thing we sought—something better is given!
“For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.“- 2 Cor. 12:8-9
J. R. Miller was right when he wrote, “Many prayers which seem to be unanswered—are really answered. The blessing comes—but in a form we do not recognize. Instead of the very thing we sought—something better is given!
The burden is not lifted away—but we are sustained beneath it.
We are not spared the suffering—but in the suffering we are brought nearer to God, and receive more of His grace.
The sorrow is not taken away—but is changed to joy.
Our ignorant prayers are taken into the hands of the great Intercessor, and are answered in ways far wiser than our thought!
Instead of earthly trifles—heavenly riches!
Instead of things which our poor wisdom sought—things God’s infinite wisdom chose for us!
Instead of pleasure for a day—gain for eternity!”
God is never mistaken when He denies our desires. Could we see what He sees we would discover that those desires would prove to be destructive rather than delightful.- HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM
