In Scotland there are clans,and one is called the Ferguson clan ,each clan has there own particular kilt design,and there own particular motto. The Ferguson motto is,Dulcius ex asperis,or sweeter after difficulties, sweeter after difficulties,it is a very meaning motto.We live in time when many want instant success especially in the entertainment industry,Susan Boyle became an instant success,but she had her difficulties to cope with, to achieve certain goals,often means overcoming difficulties.The dreams we have,do not come about without effort,often sacrifice,often we covet others success,or are envious of their success,and we fail to appreciate the difficulties they have had to contend with.Instead we just want their success,we want the glory,but we are not willing to pay the pay cheque.This motto sweeter after difficulties reminds me of Hebrews 12 v1,/Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith,who for the joy that was set before Him,endured the cross,despising the shame,and is sat down at the right hand of the throne of God/.As Stephen was about to be martyred ,he had a vision of heaven [Acts 7 v56],our Saviour and Stephen both experienced drinking from a bitter cup,but now they are enjoying the sweetness of glory, /for them the cross was the gateway to glory./ [Hughes]
A prayer.... /Dear God grant unto Your children the grace to persevere under difficulties,help them s to see that the cross is the gateway to glory, in Jesus name Amen /
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