Quote of the Day

"The providences of God are often dark and mysterious. It is not easy to ascertain why the Lord acts as He does, or to find out the precise object which He has in view. He carries on His work according to His eternal and pre-ordained plan, and He accomplishes His purposes often by the most unlikely means. He works all things after the counsel of His own will, and He works leisurely, having no cause to hurry. We are naturally hasty, and want to know what God means at once. But He says, 'Be still. Wait. Watch. Let patience have her perfect work.' 

We may not be able to account for our trials, troubles, losses, and crosses...but all will be made plain by and by. 'Jesus said to him: You do not understand now what I am doing, but you will understand later on' (John 13:7). We now know in part, but we shall soon know even as also we are known. And until then, we may well be patient, assured that God is acting wisely, lovingly, and is consulting our good in all He does."

               - James Smith