[Manna - April 6]
If any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. 1 Peter 4:16
SICKNESS and discomfort of any sort, incurred
by our energy in the service of the Truth, are permitted
by our Father as evidences of our fidelity and
love; because if not liable to such tribulations, or if
relieved of them instantly by a miracle, the Lord's
service would cost us no sacrifice and the test of our
willingness to endure for the Truth's sake would be
wanting.
As it is, however, every ache or pain or
wound of person or of feelings, and beheading socially
or literally for the Truth's sake, becomes a witness
of the spirit, testifying to our faithfulness.
And in
all such tribulations we should rejoice greatly—as
say our Lord and the Apostle Peter. Z.'96-166 R2007:5