TRIALS

It was a beautiful and striking reply, given by one in affliction, who, when asked how it was that he bore it so well, replied, "It lightens the stroke, I find, to draw near to Him who handles the rod."  Tryon Edwards, 1809-1894 (American theologian and editor; grandson of Jonathan Edwards.)

 

In the world you will have tribulation. But take heed; I have overcome the world (John 12:15).

 

A hymn to read, sing, hum, or whistle to the glory of God: Jesus Christ is Risen Today (Anonymous)

The Christian and the Law

If we make God's will our law, then God's promise shall be our support and comfort, and we shall find every burden light, and every duty a joy. ---- Tryon Edwards. 

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30). 

Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law (Galatians 3:21-22). 

But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people" (Jeremiah 31:33-34). 

A hymn to read, sing, hum, or whistle to the glory of God: ALL FOR JESUS.  

Humility

Good morning!

True humility is not an abject, groveling, self-despising spirit; it is but a right estimate of ourselves as God sees us ---- Tryon Edwards.

Woe is me; for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts (Isaiah 6:5).

A hymn to read aloud or sing aloud as an offering to God: HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD.