June 12

My times are in thy hand.—Psalms 31:15.

DO I feel that God's providence is over all, and that all my times are in his hand, and are controlled and directed by him? Is it not a comfort and support, to know that he is ordering all for my highest good if I trust him? Where my own wisdom and courage and strength would fail, do I not know that he is all-sufficient; and that with more than a father's tenderness he watches over every step of my way, and will guide me safely to himself in heaven?

One minute sooner than God's time, would not be his people's mercy. Our times, or opportunities are in his hand; and therefore he knows the best time for our deliverance, and we must wait for it.—MATTHEW HENRY.

Creatures may fail you, but God never will. He will be more than a father, even a God to you. He will order his providence for your good; and carry on his work in thee; and fulfill his promises to thee. Only believe, and you shall find all things work for your good, both for time and eternity.

The God who made my heart, is he alone

That of himself both can and will

Give rest unto my thoughts, and fill

Them full of all content and quietness;

That so I may possess

My soul in patience,

Until he find it time to call me hence.

—QUARLES.