"When a dealer in precious gems finds a stone of minimum value, little time is spent cutting it. But when a rare diamond is found, that stone will be cut, and cut, and cut again.
When the Lord finds a saint whom He loves much, He may spare others trial and trouble but not this one, His well beloved. The more Jesus loves you, the more of the rod you will feel (Heb 12:5-6). It is painful to be a favorite of heaven, but seek it and rejoice in it.
Being in the King's council-chamber involves such work for faith that flesh and blood might cringe from the painful blessing. If a gardener gets an inferior tree, he lets it grow wild and takes whatever fruit it produces. But if the tree is exceptional, he will want every branch in its proper place, and he will cut here and cut there because this produces more fruit. The gardener leaves nothing on the tree that would be detrimental.
You who are God's favorites must not be astonished when trials appear. Rather keep your door wide open, and when trials come say, "Welcome messenger of the King! The sound of your Master's feet is behind you. You are welcome, for my Master has sent you." - Charles Hadden Spurgeon
My fellow suffering servant, our God loves us dearly! We are bound for the Kingdom!
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