“If the cross be heavy, thou hast but a little time to bear it. If the way be wearisome to the flesh, the end drawing nearer will abundantly compensate. If the light be not visible, ‘it is sown’ for thee (Psa.97:11). And in waiting for the glorious harvest – ‘here is the patience and faith of the saints.’ (Rev.13:10) Meanwhile, judge not the Lord hastily, by sense and feeling. Hold fast by God’s word. Give time to his providence to explain itself. Pronounce nothing upon an unfinished work. Wait, and ‘see the end of the Lord.' (Ja.5:11) 'I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.' (Jer.29:11) 'What I do thou knowest not now; but thous shalt know' – and not only know – but approve ‘hereafter.'” (Jn.13:7).
– Charles Bridges on Prov. 23:18
