In light of my post from earlier this morning, and the discussion at the Bible Institute class last night, this post from John Piper on patience and trust when tested by God’s sovereignty is more than appropriate.
He tells the story of theologian B. B. Warfield —
Benjamin B. Warfield was a world-renowned theologian who taught at Princeton Seminary for almost 34 years until his death on February 16, 1921. Many people are aware of his famous books, like The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible. But what most people don’t know is that in 1876, at the age of twenty-five, he married Annie Kinkead and took a honeymoon to Germany. During a fierce storm Annie was struck by lightning and permanently paralyzed. After caring for her for thirty-nine years Warfield laid her to rest in 1915. Because of her extraordinary needs, Warfield seldom left his home for more than two hours at a time during all those years of marriage. (Great Leaders of the Christian Church, 344.)
How did this man respond to testing? Read the entire article and be encouraged to persevere in trusting God.
Words of Grace 