Ecclesiastes 8:12: Surely I know that it shall be well with those who fear God. This is an oracle from Gods own mouth; therefore, we are not to dispute it. It is Gods own oracle, Tell the righteous it will be well with them. In the time of trouble and calamity—yet still it is well with the righteous because God covers His people in time of trouble. He hides them in the storms. God cares to hide His jewels—and will not let them be carried away; thus He makes good the Scripture, Psalm 91:4, 10, 11: He will shield you with his wings. He will shelter you with his feathers. If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you. Also in the midst of all the trouble that befalls the righteous, still it is well with them in regard to those inward heart revivings, which God gives them. We see a godly mans misery—but we do not see the comfort in his heart from God. We see his prison gates—but we do not hear the music which is within his conscience. God sweetens His people in outward trouble—with inward peace. He is the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 . The bee can gather honey as well from the thistle and bitter herb—as from the sweet flower. A child of God can gather joy out of his sorrow. Out of the very carcass, sometimes, the Lord gives honey. When the body is in pain—the soul may be at ease. Just as when a mans head aches—yet his heart may be well. Thus it is well with the righteous. God gives him that inward comfort that revives and sweetens his outward pain.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:06:58 +0000
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