Deuteronomy 28:38-68; Amos 5:1-6:14; Luke 14:25-15:10
Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? Ecclesiastes 7:10
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations. James 1:2
When times of trial come, it is good to look back and remember God’s faithfulness in seeing us through in times past. Every trial will eventually end and will give us strength and wisdom for the next one. “For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off” (Prov. 23:18). God brings us through each challenge in His time and for His purposes. He will faithfully bring you out in His own time. Take heart, dear suffering saint! —E. C. B.
His purposes will ripen fast, unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower. —William Cowper