Selwyn answers the question – is optimism enough to get us through the terrible times? Clearly, as he suggests – it fails, when the worst does happen – he concludes: ‘theonly reality we can depend upon in this barren world is the consolation and comfort of the Holy Spirit’.
I liked the quote taken from the biography of the missionary, Allan Francis Gardiner: ‘Great and marvellous are the loving kindnesses of my gracious God to me.’ Written during a time of very difficult circumstances – it is not optimism that enables a person to say such words – which in a way, denies the reality of the situation. Yet, these words come from an eternal vision of the permanent reality of a loving relationship that is purified, while here on earth; to be enjoyed forever, in its perfection – when we arrive in heaven.
Is optimism enough?
Selwyn answers the question – is optimism enough to get us through the terrible times? Clearly, as he suggests – it fails, when the worst does happen – he concludes: ‘the only reality we can depend upon in this barren world is the consolation and comfort of the Holy Spirit’.
I liked the quote taken from the biography of the missionary, Allan Francis Gardiner: ‘Great and marvellous are the loving kindnesses of my gracious God to me.’ Written during a time of very difficult circumstances – it is not optimism that enables a person to say such words – which in a way, denies the reality of the situation. Yet, these words come from an eternal vision of the permanent reality of a loving relationship that is purified, while here on earth; to be enjoyed forever, in its perfection – when we arrive in heaven.
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