Never forget that some of God's greatest mercies are His refusals.
He says "no" in order that He may, in ways we cannot imagine, say "yes."
All His ways with us are merciful. His meaning is always love.
- Elisabeth Elliot
"There came unto Him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on His head as he sat at meat. But when His disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, 'To what purpose is this waste?'" Matthew 26:7-8
Throughout the past twenty centuries thousands of precious lives, heart treasures, high positions, and golden futures have been "wasted" upon the Lord Jesus. To those who love Him in such a way He is altogether lovely and worthy of their offering. What they have poured upon Him is not a waste but a fragrant testimony of His sweetness and worthiness.
5 comments:
I felt unconditionally calm reading the post. Somehow, I dunno, having a look at your post upsurge my faith in the mystical power ( I have another definition of my God)which is kind to me, has always been and I trust will always be.
I just wanted to let you know that I'm praying especially for you today... you're really on my heart. Love you!
Good thoughts here Mary. Thanks for all you do. You are a Godly example of trusting God who holds the future.
lovely blog
Thanks for this quote, Mary!
Love you!
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