"You have bargained for a cross. Overcome anything in the confidence of your union with Him, so that contemplating trial, enduring persecution or lonliness, you may know the blessings of the 'joy set before.' We are the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise.' And what are sheep doing going into the gate? What is their purpose inside those courts? To bleat melodies and enjoy the company of the flock? No. Those sheep were destined for the altar. Their pasture feeding had been for one purpose, to test them and fatten them for bloody sacrifice. Give Him thanks, then, that you have been counted worthy of His altars. Enter into the work with praise."
May we give thanks to the Lord that we have been counted worthy!
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