Peter Lewis wrote the following in his grand book, 'The message of the Living God'. ''God is our deliverer but he is not a good luck charm; he gives us protection, but not immunity; hope in trouble, but not freedom from trouble'. There are so many people teaching a imbalanced Christianity, paradise has not been regained, planted earth will never an be an earthly paradise, never. Paradise comes later, that new heaven and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Here we are to fulfil God's will, in the task he gives us to ,and the life he calls us to live, to glorify him, in everything. Everyday I read of Christian experiencing dreadful things, I would not like to be in their position, no one enjoys suffering, ,no one likes having an incurable illness, or losing a love one. Jesus said ,''take up your cross and follow me'' ( Matt 16 v 24). Yes He will deliver us, He will protect us, that's a reality, He has promised to do that and more.
God hath not promised skies always blue,
Flower strewn path-ways , all our lives thro',
God hath not promised sun with-out rain,
Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
God hath not promised we shall not know
Toil and temptation, trouble and woe;
He hath not told us we shall not bear
Many a burden, many a care.
But God has promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labour, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing kindness, undying love. ( Words A. J. Flint )
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