Now God comes to thee, not as in the dawning of the day, not as in the bud of the spring, but as the sun at noon to illustrate all shadows, as the sheaves in harvest, to fill all penuries, all occasions invite his mercies, and all times are his seasons.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- God arrives fully now to bring light and plenty instead of slowly growing.
- In plain terms
- God comes now with full light and plenty.
- What can you take from it?
- Help can come fully at any time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does help arrive?
- Is grace always ready?
Another view
Some may feel divine help is slow or absent.
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