There are seasons in the lives of all when it is not easy, not even for Christians, to believe God is faithful. Our faith is sorely tried, our eyes dimmed with tears, and we can no longer trace the out working of His love. Our ears are distracted with the noises of this world, harassed by the atheistic whisperings of Satan, and we can no longer hear the sweet accents of His still small voice. Cherished plans have been thwarted, friends of whom we have relied on have failed us, a professed brother or sister in Christ has betrayed us. We are staggered. We sought to be faithful to God, and now a dark cloud hides Him from us.
We find it difficult, yes, impossible, for carnal reasons to harmonize His frowning providence with his gracious promises. Ah, faltering soul, seek grace to heed Isaiah 50:10; "Who is among you that feareth The Lord, that obeyeth the voice of His servant, that walketh in darkness and hath no light? Let him TRUST in the name of The Lord, and stay upon his God"
When you are tempted to doubt the faithfulness of God, cry out, "Get thee hence, Satan." Though you cannot now harmonize God's mysterious dealings with the avowals of His love, wait on Him for more light. In His own good time He will make it plain to you. "What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter" (John 13:7). The sequel will demonstrate that God has neither forsaken nor deceived His child.
"And therefore will The Lord wait, that He may be gracious unto you, and therefore will He be exalted, that He may have mercy upon you: for The Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that WAIT for Him" (Isaiah 30:18).
Judge NOT by thy feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace,
Behind a frowning providence He hides His smiling face.
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,
The clouds Ye so much dread,
are rich with mercy, and shall break
In blessings o'er your head.
Adapted from "The Nature of God" by Arthur W. Pink......one of the most prolific Christian writers.