"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee."
- Psalms 56:3

NOTE:  It just seems like TRUST is something God is wanting to convey to us.  It just keeps popping up.  So, I want to share on that theme again today.

I read an interesting story tonight that I wanted to pass onto you.   Maybe you're going through a difficult time right now.  Maybe it's time to remember again, "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus."

That classic hymn was written by Louisa M.R. Stead.  And it was written during one of the darkest hours imaginable.

Louisa Stead was born in England.  She felt the call of God upon her life for missionary service and headed for America.  She arrived in 1871.  Four years later, she met and married her husband.  They had a little girl, Lily.

When the little girl was four years old, the family decided to spend the day at the beach of Long Island Sound in New York.

While they were enjoying a picnic lunch, they suddenly hear cries of help and spotted a small boy drowning in the sea.  Louisa's husband immediately jumped up and entered the water.  Tragedy struck.  The struggling boy, in his fright, pulled his rescuer under the water with him.

They both drowned before the terrified eyes of wife and daughter.

As Louisa struggled in the coming days with why this had happened, these words of comfort flowed from her life...

"Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, 
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise;
Just to know 'Thus saith the Lord.'"

Christian, has tragedy struck your life?  Are you going through some kind of trial or difficulty, some hardship or time of testing?

I can't speak for Louisa Stead, but I'm guessing if she were here today and could talk to you as you go through your tough situation, I'm guessing she'd say to you...

"Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,

Have a "Wonderful DAY in Christ,"
Jimmy D. Brown
\o/ Praise Jesus!