DAILY?READINGS: 1 Samuel 8 to 9:14; Isaiah 49; 2 Cor. 10
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Job 1:21
There are times when we don’t know why God allows certain events in our life. After thirteen years I received the joyous news from my doctor that I was expecting. The very next morning the unexpected happened and I lost the baby. Overwhelmed with grief, I was comforted with the fact that the Lord was in control. When faced with seemingly unbearable circumstances, let us remember, “My times are in thy hand” (Psalm 31:15). —J. Garner
I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee, precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me, wilt be with me to the end.—Louisa M. R. Stead