[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":4},["ShallowReactive",2],{"reading-0201":3},"FEBRUARY 1\r\nThis thing is from me (1Kings 12:24).\r\nLife's disappointments are veiled love's appointments. --Rev. C.A. Fox\r\nMy child, I have a message for you today; let me whisper it in your\r\near, that it may glide with glory any storm clouds which may arise,\r\nand smooth the rough places upon which you may have to tread. It is short, only five words, but let them sink into your inmost soul;\r\nuse them as a pillow upon which to rest your weary head. This thing is from ME.\r\nHave you ever thought of it that all that concerns you concerns Me too? For, \"he that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of mine eye\"\r\n(Zech. 2:8). You are very precious in My sight (Isa. 43:4). Therefore, It is My special delight to educate you.\r\nI would have you learn when temptations assail you, and the \"enemy comes in like a flood,\" that this thing is from Me, that your\r\nweakness needs My might and your safety lies in letting Me fight for you.\r\nAre you in difficult circumstances, surrounded by people who do not understand you, who never consult your taste, who put you in the\r\nbackground? This thing is from Me. I am the God of circumstances. Thou camest not to thy place by accident it is the very place God\r\nmeant for thee.\r\nHave you not asked to be made humble? See then, I have placed you in the very school where this lesson is taught; your surroundings\r\nand companions are only working out My will.\r\nAre you in money difficulties? Is it hard to make both ends meet?\r\nThis thing is from Me, for I am your purse-bearer and would have\r\nyou draw from and depend upon Me. My supplies are limitless (Phil. 4:19). 1 would have you prove my promises. Let it not be said of\r\nyou, \"In this thing ye did not believe the Lord your God\"\r\n(Deut.1:32).\r\nAre you passing through a night of sorrow? This thing is from Me. I am the Man of Sorrows and acquainted with grief. I have let\r\nearthly comforters fail you, that by turning to Me you may obtain  everlasting consolation (2Thess.2:16,17). Have you longed to do\r\nsome great work for Me and instead have been laid aside on a bed of pain and weakness? This thing is from Me. I could not get your\r\nattention in your busy days and I want to teach you some of my\r\ndeepest lessons. \"They also serve who only stand and wait.\" Some of My greatest workers are those shut out from active service, that\r\nthey may learn to wield the weapon of all--prayer.\r\nThis day I place in your hand this pot of holy oil. Make use of it\r\nfree, my child. Let ever circumstance that arises, every word that   pains you, every interruption that would make you impatient every revelation of your weakness be anointed with it. The sting will go   as you learn to see Me in all things.\r\n\r\n--Laura A. Barter Snow.\r\n\"This is from Me,\" the Saviour said,\r\nAs bending low He kissed my brow,    \"For One who loves you thus has led. Just rest in Me, be patient now,\r\nYour Father knows you have need of this,\r\nTho', why perchance you cannot see--\r\nGrieve not for things you've seemed to miss. The thing I send is best for thee.\"\r\nThen, looking through my tears, I plead, \"Dear Lord, forgive, I did not know,\r\n'Twill not be hard since Thou dost tread, Each path before me here below.\r\nAnd for my good this thing must be,\r\nHis grace sufficient for each test. So still I'll sing, 'Whatever be\r\nGod's way for me is always best.\"",1783499792048]