May 6th
"The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him." Psalm 25:14
There are certain secrets of God's providence He allows His children to learn. Often, however, at least on the surface, His dealings seem to be harsh and hidden. Yet faith looks deeper and says, "This is God's secret. You are looking only on the outside, but I look deeper and see the hidden meaning."
Remember, diamonds are found in the rough, and their true value cannot be seen. And when the tabernacle was built in the wilderness, there was nothing ornate about its outward appearance. In fact, the outer covering of the thick hides of sea cows gave no hint of the valuable things inside.
Dear friend, God may send you some valuable gifts wrapped in unattractive paper. But do not worry about the wrappings, for you can be sure that inside He has hidden treasures of love, kindness, and wisdom. If we will simply take what He sends and trust Him for the blessings inside, we will learn the meaning of the secrets of His providence, even in the darkness. A. B. Simpson
Not until each loom is silent,
And the crossthreads cease to fly,
Will God unroll the pattern
And explain the reasons why
The dark threads are needful
In the weaver's skillful hand,
As the threads of gold and silver
For the pattern He has planned.
A person who has Christ as his Master is the master of every circumstance. Are your circumstances pressing in on you? Do not push away, for they are the Potter's hands. And you will learn to master them not by stopping their progress but by enduring their discipline. Your circumstances are not only shaping you into a vessel of beauty and honor but also providing you with resources of great value.
