What I do thou knowest not now

Daily Light Devotions - September 4 - Evening

What I do thou knowest not now ...

Jesus answered him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand." 1

And you shall remember the whole way that the LORD your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. 2 

"When I passed by you again and saw you, behold, you were at the age for love, and I spread the corner of my garment over you and covered your nakedness; I made my vow to you and entered into a covenant with you, declares the Lord GOD, and you became mine. 3 

For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives." 4 

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 5 

For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 6 

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1. John 13:7; 

2. Deut 8:2; 

3. Ezek 16:8; 

4. Heb 12:6; 

5. 1 Pet 4:12,13; 

6. 2 Cor 4:17,18