"Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances." (I Thes. 5:16)
Of course, those words are hard to take to heart right now--yet this was the very same verse Betsie ten Boom reminded her sister Corrie of when they came to the concentration camp at Ravensbruck. They discovered fleas in the blankets of the beds they were to sleep in, and Betsie said they must rejoice IN THE LORD, and be thankful--in ALL circumstances.
Corrie was incredulous that her sister might actually want to thank God for the fleas--but it was those same fleas that kept the guards away from the building, enabling her and Betsie to have a gathering of women each evening for a study of God's word.
And as THE HIDING PLACE so clearly illustrates, the Light of the World often shines most brightly in the places of greatest darkness.
May God keep all of us who love the Light of the World filled with the "oil" of His Holy Spirit, so that we can shine even in great darkness, and:
"Live as children of the light, for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth.." (Eph. 5:8)
Lord--in your mercy, hear our prayer!
..The Hiding Place is a precious book of mine....I remember the scene well (I also have the video)
Indeed, rejoice in our circumstances....as did Corrie....as did Paul while in prison...
Good words...Thanks for reminding me :)
Bless you....I'm praying for revival!