MORNING MANNA 3-29-24
“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.” Heb. 12:11
Charles Spurgeon said, I bear my witness that some of the best things I have ever learned from mortal lips–I have learned from bedridden saints!
There is no greater mercy that I know of on earth than good health–unless it is sickness. Sickness has often been a greater mercy to me than health!
It is often worth while being afflicted, in order to experience the great loving kindness of God which He bestows so abundantly on us in the hour of trouble and perplexity. Yes, God turns our fasts into feasts–and we are glad in the midst of our sorrow!
A whole-hearted consecration,
a child-like confidence,
a deep-toned submission–
these will make us ready for suffering, whatever it may be.
The fact that most of us tend to complain or get discouraged when troubles come it would do us good to read this again. Although we can’t always understand God’s purpose in our suffering we can rest assured that it is for a good reason. We can also be certain that God’s grace is sufficient to strengthen us and get us through it. – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346