He Knows Best

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 20, 1856

Could the Christian at all times, and in all seasons, believe with the heart that which he must believe with the head, that "God knows best," how much more happy and contented, how really blessed he would be! He who created the universe, also clotheth the lily and feedeth the sparrow; and while nothing is too great for his power, so nothing is too insignificant for his notice. "Our heavenly Father careeth for us." Surely the thought of this should be sufficient to suppress our every feeling of discontent, and enable us to pray from the depths of the soul, that our desires may be granted, only so far as may be expedient for us. "In quietness and in confidence" our true strength must lie; and when we "know even as we are known," we will understand the meaning of much that we now vainly endeavor to pry into. Until then, like little children, we should rest in our Father's arms, knowing that all things shall work together for our good.