And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 NLTAre you going through difficult days? Are you being pruned by the Vinedresser? Do you sense the discipline of your loving Heavenly Father’s hand? Have you been persecuted for the sake of righteousness? These and many other things are experienced in our lives as we follow the Lord in a walk of faith and obedience. God is able to use these times for our good and His glory.
There are many things in creation that remind us of this:
Wheat is crushed before it is turned to bread.
Incense is cast upon the fire before its fragrance is released.
Soil knows the blade of the plow before the seed is planted.
Pressure is applied before the diamond can be formed.
Irritants are added before pearls are created.
Gold is refined before it can be become pure.
Wine is poured from vessel to vessel before its taste becomes sweet.
Vines are pruned before they can bear much fruit.
~meet me in the meadow
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