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As even the best branches
in the vine, which give evidence of fruit-bearing, require pruning,
so even the most honest and earnest of the Lord’s people require the
Lord’s discipline and providential care—otherwise they might soon
run to woodmaking also, and fail to bring forth much fruit. The true
child of God whose will has been entirely immersed into the will of
the Lord is neither offended nor discouraged by these prunings. He
has learned something at least of his own unwisdom, and has
confidence in the wisdom of the great Husbandman. Hence when Divine
providence estops his efforts in some directions, he takes the
thwarting of his plans joyfully, assured that the Lord’s will and
the Lord’s way are the best, and intended to work out a
blessing. |
