MORNING MANNA 4-3-22
RELIEF FOR GRIEF
“ And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”– Rom. 8:28
In these troublesome times in which we live we need to think of this verse often. J C Ryle ( 1816-1900) enlarged on the thought well. Consider his words of wisdom:
“Reader, if God has given you His only begotten Son, beware of doubting His kindness and love in any painful providence of your daily life! Never allow yourself to think hard thoughts of God. Never suppose that He can give you anything which is not really for your good. Remember the words of Paul: “He who spared not His own Son—but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things” (Romans 8:32.) See in every sorrow and trouble of your earthly pilgrimage—the hand of Him who gave Christ to die for your sins. That hand can never smite you—except in love. He who gave you His only begotten Son, will never withhold anything from you that is really for your good. Lean back on this thought and be content. Say to yourself in the darkest hour of trial, “This also is ordered by Him who gave Christ to die for my sins. It cannot be wrong. It is done in love. It must be well.”
The gift of God’s grace gives us what we need in our time of grief. Let us embrace it with open arms and a song of praise on our lips! – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
