(“The Mute Christian Under the Smarting Rod” or, “The Silent Soul with Sovereign Antidotes” by Thomas Brooks, 1659, London.)
(Be sure to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.)
Hebrews 12:10, “Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness.”
Whatever our heavenly Father wills for His redeemed people, is best.
When He wills sickness for us; then sickness is better than health.
When He wills weakness for us; then weakness is better than strength.
When He wills poverty for us; then poverty is better than wealth.
When He wills reproach for us; then reproach is better than honor.
When He wills death for us; then death is better than life.
As God is wisdom itself, and so He knows that which is best; so He is goodness itself, and therefore cannot do anything but that which is best. Therefore remain silent before the Lord.
“I was silent; I would not open my mouth, for You are the one who has done this!” (Psalm 39:9)
“Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your Word.” (Psalm 119:67)
“It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.” (Psalm 119:71)
“I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.” (Psalm 119:75)
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