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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Newton: preparation for joy

Commemoration of Petroc, Abbot of Padstow, 6th century
Meditation:
So to keep me from being too elated by the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from being too elated.
—2 Corinthians 12:7 (ESV)

Quotation:
God often takes a course for accomplishing His purposes directly contrary to what our narrow views would prescribe. He ... brings a death upon our feelings, wishes and prospects when He is about to give us the desire of our hearts.
... John Newton (1725-1807), in a letter, 1777, The Works of the Rev. John Newton, v. I, New York: Williams and Whiting, 1810, p. 593-594 (see the book)
See also 2 Cor. 12:7-9; Rom. 8:13-14; Eph. 2:14-16; Col. 3:3-4; 1 Pet. 1:17-19; Rev. 2:10

Quiet time reflection:
Lord, I rest in the hope of joy.
 
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