Psalms 78:2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.
[LTMS 16 par 4] Let your mind dwell upon the goodness of God, upon the great love wherewith He has loved us, as evidenced in the work of redemption. If He did not love us, and consider us of value, then this great sacrifice would not have been made. He is beneficent in mercy and in grace. Let your heart and mind be at rest, like a tired child in the arms of its mother. His everlasting arms are beneath you. In all your afflictions Jesus is afflicted. What a privilege for you, now afflicted, to find a refuge in Jesus.
In closing it is important for all of us to look beyond that which is seen, to that which is eternal, for it is the blessed hope which puts all the troubles of life in their proper context and perspective. The just shall live by faith, and we will find it more and more necessary to trust in God for everything that pertains to life and salvation. In harmony with this, we will end with a gentle reminder that God always has the backs of those who believe and trust in Him.
Psalms 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!