"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 the rough 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" (Zech. 2:8). “…You are very precious in My sight….” (Isa.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,…"(Is.59:19) 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 your purse-bearer and would have you draw from and depend upon Me. My supplies are limitless (Phil.4:19). I would have you prove my promises. Let it not be said of you, "…In this thing ye did no............