Saturday, June 30, 2007

Quote of the Week


"To go to heaven, fully to enjoy God, is infinitely better than the most pleasant accommodations here."

Jonathan Edwards (1703 - 1758)

7 comments:

Craver Vii said...

That's why I'm not afraid of dying. Okay, maybe a little nervous about a rough transition, but not the destination.

Every Square Inch said...

craver,

I love your affirmation - when I think of dying, it's the transition and also the thought of leaving my family behind that gets me nervous. But the accomodations ahead and the vision of our Savior is incomparable.

Craver Vii said...

When we pray as a family, I place a heavy emphasis on God as our ultimate provider. When I am called home, they can look forward to our reunion, but we should always look to the Lord for our daily manna, rather than the meager paychecks I bring home.

Halfmom, AKA, Susan said...

Great wisdom certainly, but don't you wonder how he came to that conclusion? It seems that he was looking beyond what he could see here or had experience. So I always wonder how people get to the point of being able, experientially, of says something like this.

Every Square Inch said...

Craver

Thanks for your encouraging words and reminder of the loving, sovereignty of our Savior

Every Square Inch said...

Halfmom

That's a great question - I think the answer lies in a combination of convictions developed through scripture and the testing of those convictions through the trials of life.

I suspect that there is a type of growth can only take place through the pain of suffering.

Halfmom, AKA, Susan said...

I'm afraid that as much as I dislike your answer (too entirely painful) that I must agree completely. Suffering is the only way to be sure because it removes the dross that confuses.