“I will make all My mountains a road, And My highways will be raised up.”
(Isaiah 49:11, NASB)
“God will make our obstacles serve His purposes. We all have mountains in our lives, and often they are people and things that threaten to block the progress of our spiritual life …
There is nothing in your life that distresses or concerns you that cannot become submissive to the highest purpose. Remember, they are God’s mountains. He puts them there for a reason, and we know He will never fail to keep His promise.
“God understands its way, And He knows its place. For He looks to the ends of the earth And sees everything under the heavens.” (Job 28:23-24, NASB)
The purpose of our trials is not only to test our worthiness but also to increase it, just as the mighty oak is tested by the storms as well as strengthened by them.
(from Streams in the Desert by L. B. Cowman, August 2, page 296)
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Yes, he certainly does test us in our lives daily. I like that the verse likens us to a strong oak tree that can withstand….with his nourishing.
This is something I have to remind myself of. I tend to get frustrated and ask God to remove obstacles so I can do what I am supposed to instead of pausing to ask what He wants to do in my life through the obstacle.
Encouraging post, and one of my favorite devotionals.
Very encouraging. A reminder to trust God because he is never surprised by the obstacles we face.