Copy The Fishes

"Can you tell me what becomes of the fishes during a storm?" asked an old Christian man of some children one day. It seemed they had never thought of them in that time, and though rather struck by the question, were unable to find an answer.

He then told them that however wild the storm at sea, there was always an under-current of peaceful water (as it was only the surface which got troubled), and the fishes went down into it, and hid in the rocks beneath.

He drew from this little story a beautiful picture of Christians, who, however great their trials and difficulties, could always be at peace, even amid the "storms," while trusting the Lord Jesus, the "Rock of Ages."

How comparatively few, though, do rest in Him, but, on the contrary, go with the tide of their difficulties, and so get crushed beneath the storm. Would that every one knew the sweetness of "casting all their burdens upon Him who cares for us," and who would have His people without carefulness; and having committed their way unto the Lord in things small as well as great, find what it is to "be still and know that He is God."

Author Unknown
(From an original copy of the Messenger of Peace, August 1884, published in "Milk & Honey" newsletter, September 2006.)

NOTE: Two days ago, I came to this verse from Psalm 57:1 -- "My soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed by." This verse was the encouragement I really needed that time. The Lord indeed knows what each of His people needs. How great is our God! May this also be an encouragement to all of you.