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“Every difficult situation carries with it the possibility of an equal or greater benefit. Our willingness to learn from our trials will determine whether or not we attain those benefits. George Mathison prayed, ‘My God, I have never thanked Thee for my thorns. I have thanked Thee a thousand times for my roses, but not once for my thorns. I have been looking forward to a world where I shall get compensation for my cross; but I never thought of my cross itself as a present glory. Teach me the glory of my cross; teach me the value of my thorn, show me that I have climbed to Thee by the path of pain. Show me that my tears have made my rainbow.’” (Page 140)
“They learned that God could sustain as well as create (v. 4).” (Page 141)
“Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.” (Page 29)
“Notice in verses 3 and 4 that God is doing all the work; no credit at all is given to Israel.” (Page 162)
“Vision sees needs and is not thwarted by problems.” (Page 30)
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Blaine Dueck
10/28/2014