The Thorn
I stood a mendicant of God before His royal throne
And begged him for one priceless gift, which I could call my own…
I stood a mendicant of God before His royal throne
And begged him for one priceless gift, which I could call my own…
But I know, that I know, that I know, my God does ALL things well. He has a purpose for every single thing that He does, and our part as His child is to trust Him even when current circumstances may seem hopeless or unfair.
He chose you in Christ before the world began.
He formed you to show forth His praise.
He preserved you in Christ until He called you by grace.
He quickened you by His Spirit, and led you to Jesus.
He has given you His Son, and promised every additional good.
He has said to you, “You are Mine!” You have said, “I am Yours!”
He is now your refuge and strength!
…Christ looks down upon our struggles in this world. He sees us straining and toiling; He beholds all our battles and strifes. He sees us in the waves and in the storm. He sees us, not merely with the eye of the calm spectator, but with the eye of tenderest love!
God’s love is transforming and pure. It is the kind of love that strips itself of its own rights, bends low and washes the feet of those who are to be served. This love, in honor, prefers others before self.
…our faith in God may be tested to the ultimate. How will we come out on the other side of difficult situations? Will we emerge from our troubles and trials giving Christ the victory for having clung to Him and the promises in His Word?
There are many, many things that we are taught from the time we are born; but to truly grasp the love that Christ has for us is by far the very most important.
The reality that God loves us unconditionally is often described in the Bible by one word: “MERCY”.
You don’t have to be on the A team.
You don’t have to be on the B team.
You don’t have to have made the team.
You are loved.