J.A. Matteson
"For he will be like a tree planted by water, that extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes; but its leaves will be green, and it will not be anxious in a year of drought nor cease to yield fruit" (Jer. 17:8). The children of God and the children of satan are obvious, being revealed by the winnowing fork of affliction. Pilgrims are an enigma to the sons of Adam, for they cannot understand their ways. In the midst of turmoil a resolute calmness characterizes the soul that abides in the transcendent power and presence of Christ. Rejoicing in the wisdom of Christ who works all things together for good, pilgrims rest in the everlasting arms of the Lamb of God who publicly declared His love for all who trust in Him. The tide may rise, the heat my be scorching, the waves may roar, the wind may blow. Amidst it all a sublime smile is found in the face of the child of the King of heaven whose trust remains in Him who died for them in order that they may live eternally with Him.
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