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Ruth the Moabitess pp. 37-38 (1881)
AUTHOR: | Bazemore, Thomas J. |
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HE CAN SEE AFTERWARDS that the very afflictions of
which he complained at the time, and which he thought were
for his destruction, were just what he needed, and were for his
salvation from destruction. He can see that it was the hand of a
faithful, merciful, and loving God, that had been lain upon
him, for his good, for his correction. He is finally brought to
see and to say that it was good for him to be afflicted. He can
see that he had borne the indignation of the Lord for his sins,
for his departures, and can behold the righteousness of the Lord
in afflicting him. He can now see this, being brought to the
light, being enabled of the Lord to see it. He can plainly see
that if he had been allowed to have had his own way, that he
would have gone to destruction.
Thus he is brought in humility to kiss the rod that smote
him, and put his trust in him that slew him. Yes, with [Job] he
can say, “Though he slayeth me, yet will I put my trust in him.”
He can now see that all things work together for good, to them
that love the Lord, to them who are the called according to his
purpose. Thus the bitter waters of Marah are sweetened for him;
and he comes to Elim, where are wells of water and palm trees,
and there he encamps by the waters. He is much encouraged
by his affliction that he has suffered and been enabled to endure;
encouraged to have patience and trust in the Lord,
having seen the end of the Lord, that he is very pitiful and of
tender mercy. |
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