Sharing Simple Things

THIS THING IS FROM ME

I would like to share a devotional that helped me through 

some tough times.   I hope it will be a reminder that God loves 

and cares about everything that happens in our life.

"This thing is from me.  1 Kings 12:24

Life's disappointments are veiled love's appointments.  Rev. C. A. Fox

My child, I have a message for you today; let me whisper it in your ear, 

that it may gild with glory any storm clouds which may arise, 

and smooth through places upon which you may have to tread.  

It is short, only five words, but let them sink into your inmost soul; 

use them as a pillow upon which to rest your weary head.  

This thing is from me.

Have you ever thought of it, that 

all that concerns you concerns Me too? 

 For, "he that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of mine eye" 

(Zechariah 2:8)  

You are very precious in My sight.  (Isaiah 43:4) 

Therefore, it is My special delight to educate you.

I would have you learn when temptations assail you, 

and the "enemy comes in like a flood," 

that this thing is from Me, 

that your weakness needs my might, 

and your safety lies in letting Me fight for you.

Are you in difficult circumstances, 

surrounded by people who do not understand you, 

who never consult your taste, who put you in the background?  

This thing is from Me. 

 I am the God of circumstances.  

Thou camest not to thy place by accident,

 it is the very place God meant for thee.

Have you not asked to be made humble?  

See then, I have placed you in the very school 

where this lesson is taught; your surroundings 

and companions are only working out My will.

Are you in money difficulties?  

Is it hard to make both ends meet?  

This thing is from Me, for I am our purse-bearer

 and would have you draw from and depend upon Me.  

My supplies are limitless (Philippians 4:19).  

I would have you prove my promises.  

Let it not be said of you, 

"In this thing ye did not believe the Lord your God" 

(Deuteronomy 1:32).

Are you passing though a night of sorrow?  

This thing is from Me.  

I am the Man of Sorrows and acquainted with grief.  

I have let earthy comforters fail you, that by turning to Me 

you may obtain everlasting consolation 

(2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17). 

 Have you longed to do some great work for Me 

and instead have been laid aside on a bed of pain and weakness?  

This thing is from Me.  

I could not get your attention in your busy days 

and I want to teach you some of my deepest lessons.  

"They also serve who only stand and wait."  

Some of my greatest workers are those 

shut out from active service, 

that they may learn to wield the weapon of all-prayer.

This day I place in your hand this pot of holy oil.  

Make use of it freely,My child. 

 Let every circumstance that arises, 

every word that pains you, 

every interruption that would make you impatient, 

every revelation of your weakness be anointed with it  

The sting will go as you learn to see Me in all things"

 Laura A. Garter Snow

" 'This is from Me,' the Saviour said,

   As bending low He kissed my brow,

For One who loves you thus has led.

   Just rest in Me, be patient now,

Your Father knows you have need of this,

   Tho' why perchance you cannot see.--

Grieve not for things you've seemed to miss.

   The thing I send is best for thee.'

"Then , looking through my tears, I plead,

   'Dear Lord, forgive, I did no know,

'Twill not be hard since Thou dost tread,

   Each path before me here below.

And for my good this thing must be,]

   His grace sufficient for each test.

So still I'll sing, "Whatever be

   God's way for me is always best. " ' "

From "Streams in the Desert"  Volume 1