Note from the Author

It was raining as I made my way to work this morning and when I reached my destination I saw the sun shining behind the clouds and was reminded of a song I learnt long ago. It was a timely reminder in the midst of some personal trials I have been facing. Here is the song which (I think, but am probably wrong) is titled 'The Rain' The Rain Is the rain falling from the sky keeping you from singing? Is that tear fallen from your eye because the wind is stinging? Don't you fret now, child. Don't you worry. The rain's to help you grow so don't try to hurry the storm along. The hard times make you strong. Don't you know the seed would never grow if there were never showers? And though rain might bring a little pain, just look at all the flowers! Don't you fret now, child. Don't you worry. The rain's to help you grow so don't try to hurry the storm along. The hard times make you strong. I know how long the day can seem when storm clouds hide His face. And if the rain dissolves your dreams, just remember His amazing grace! Don't you know the sun is always there even when the rain falls? Don't you know the Son will always care when He hears your voice call? Don't you fret now, child. Don't you worry. The rain's to help you grow so don't try to hurry the storm along. The hard times make you strong. Explanation: There are times when it is difficult to see God working in the circumstances we are in.  But He remains sovereign above them.  We, and the circumstances, are in His hand.  He shines behind the cloud. The circumstances will not last forever, and when they have ended, we may look at the new work God has wrought in us, and look back at the circumstances that seemed so awful to us and marvel at how beautiful it now seems.  God works all things for good to those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose.  But that work would never have been completed if we did not go through the trials with the right heart. We have to be patient.  Then we will see the fruit of our patience and marvel at the new work God has wrought in us.   P.S. It took me a while to find an appropriate verse since I wrote these thoughts first.  Thank the Lord that He led me to the most appropriate verse - one that came from the most appropriate person in the Bible for such a theme - Job.

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