TROUBLE TELLS

Dr. W. M. Taylor in his book, ‘David, King of Israel,’ says:

"Traveling once on a train, among my fellow passengers was a little child who made merry & was at home with everybody. Had anyone looked at her while she was amusing thus, he would not have been able to tell to whom she belonged - she seemed to be the property of everyone.

But soon the engine gave a loud noise as we plunged into a dark tunnel & in a moment the child flew like a bird to comfort herself in a lady's lap. I knew then who was her mother.

So in the day of prosperity the good man may go hither & thither & there may not be very much to tell whose he is; but let him be sent through some dark tunnel of affliction & you will see at once to whom he belongs."

- (moreillustrations.com)

“Where do you run for help? When you are in trouble, what is your first instinct? Do you run to others or to God? Is it usually the counsel of another rather than the counsel found in waiting upon God in prayer? Why is this the way it is? Why do we run to man before we run to God?” -  Kay Arthur.

Ps 91:1-2 (ICB): Those who go to God Most High for safety will be protected by God All-Powerful. I will say to the Lord, “You are my place of safety and protection. You are my God, and I trust you.”