He never trusts 'the rod' out of His own hand!

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He never trusts 'the rod' out of His own hand!

(James Smith, "The Pastor's Evening Visit")

"The Lord disciplines those He loves, and He punishes everyone He accepts as a son. Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons! For what son is not disciplined by his father?" Hebrews 12:6-7

Christian! God is treating you as His own dear children . . .
in what He bestows--and in what He withholds;
in what you enjoy--and in what you suffer!

Our God has made you His children by adopting you into His family, and new-creating you by His Holy Spirit. He always . . .
looks upon you as His children,
loves you as His children,
treats you as His children!

He will not GIVE you--what will harm you!

He will not PUT you--where you will be in danger!

He corrects you as His child, not in wrath--but in mercy.

He never trusts 'the rod' out of His own hand! Whatever is the MEANS of discipline--your Father is the AGENT! He works all things after the counsel of His own will.

You are at present 'under training'; you are being educated for eternity. The 'lessons' you have to learn--are for your benefit.
Every loss,
every cross,
every disappointment,
every pain--
is necessary!

Do you really believe this?

Do you recognize the hand of God in everything that befalls you?

Can you say with Job, "The Lord GAVE"--health, wealth, children, friends;
"and the Lord has TAKEN AWAY--blessed be the name of the Lord!"

Can you say with Eli, "It is the Lord--let Him do what He thinks best!"

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