The unerring hand of infinite
wisdom, taken from the writings of Thomas Reed. My purpose will stand and I will
do all that I please. Isaiah chapter 46 verse 10 Nothing is so calming and comforting
to the Christian pilgrim as the assurance of divine guidance
in every, even the most minute circumstances which befall him.
Without this perception of his Heavenly Father's care, a thousand
intricacies must beset his path. He must be staggered at almost
every step. But when he beholds by faith
the unerring hand of infinite wisdom, wielding the stupendous
machine of human events, causing everything to promote the spiritual
good of his people, then he quiets himself as a little child, and
can say with cheerful resignation, Father, not my will, but yours
be done. In such a world of change and
trial, how inestimable is a calm reliance on the wisdom, power
and love of God? It fully compensates for the
lack of temporal ease and wealth. If without our Heavenly Father,
not even a sparrow can fall to the ground. If the very hairs
of our head are all numbered, how composed should we be? The reins of universal nature
are in the hands of infinite love. This vast complex machine
is guided by infinite wisdom and power. The almighty ruler
of the sky cannot be taken by surprise. Nothing unforeseen
can happen to cross his purposes or thwart his designs. All worlds
are open to his view. If this great and glorious being
is our father and our friend, then our privilege is to rejoice
at all times, and in everything to give thanks. How consoling
and encouraging is the assurance that the blessed redeemer of
my soul is the great sovereign of the universe. Without his permission, nothing
can happen in the vast dominion over which he sways his scepter. To his will, every creature must
bow, either in willing obedience or in just and endless punishment. Lord, be pleased to impart unto
me, your unworthy servant, this spirit of confidence in you.
May I see your hand in all the events of life, ordering the
minor as well as in the greater movements of your providence.
This watching and waiting for the manifestations of your guardian
care will fill me with thankfulness for all my mercies and make me
patient under all my trials. My times are in your hands. Psalm
31 verse 15