in The Gospel Messenger vol.8 no.11 (Nov. 1886)
WE SHOULD REMEMBER that these afflictions only endure
for ‘awhile.’ Sorrow is for the night, but joy cometh in the
morning. Our head and husband was made perfect through suffering,
and we are only made conformable to his death, as also
to his life; and if we die daily, or bear the marks of the Lord’s
dying in our body, what of that? If we are thus made to bear the
image or make manifest the life of Christ? Then let us try not to
murmur or complain while we stay here; for these light afflictions,
which are but for a moment, or at most ‘ten days,’ are not
worthy to be compared to the glory that shall be revealed. All
the afflictions and night seasons, as well as times of rejoicing
from the presence of the Lord, work together for the good of
those who are the called of God. |
