It Shall Be Well

May 19

It shall be well

II Kings 4:23

And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him

 to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath.

And she said, It shall be well. 

This was the language of a believer in trouble; and it should be our language under similar circumstances.

Our trials, troubles, and difficulties may be great; but it shall be well with them that fear God.

Are you alarmed at the powerful working of corruption within you?

It shall be well, for sin shall not have dominion over you; for you are not under the law, but under grace.

Are you distressed by the evil suggestions and powerful temptations of Satan?

It shall be well, for the God of peace will bruise Satan under your feet shortly.

Is your soul cast down by vexations, difficulties, and the trials of the way?

It shall be well, for all things shall work together for good, to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.

Do you conclude your case in singular, and therefore fear?

It shall be well, for no temptation hath taken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will also with the temptation make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Oh, precious promise of a gracious God!

Lord, help me to believe, and rejoice.

In life and death, “It shall be well.“

What cheering words are these

Their sweetness who can tell?

In time, and eternal days,

‘Tis with the righteous well.

James Smith