Joshua 1:11

Pass through, pass through, nor sit among The hosts encamped around. The glorious Victor paved the way, Put all His armor on you may. With shield of faith held well in view, Thy songer e long—“He brought me through!” E. N. P.

After a step of faith most persons are looking for sunny skies and unruffled seas, and when they meet a storm or tempest they are filled with astonishment and perplexity. But this is just what we must expect if we have received anything of the Lord. The best token of His presence is the adversary’s defiance, and the more real our blessing, the more certainly it will be challenged. It is a good thing to go out looking for the worst, then if it comes we are not surprised; while if our path be smooth and the way unopposed it is all the more delightful because it comes as a glad surprise.