The Hand of God
A story is told of John Ruskin, a former art critic and artist. One day, a lady, who was a friend of his, showed him a handkerchief made of very precious material. A blot of indelible ink, had fallen on it, and the lady was lamenting to Ruskin that the very valuable handkerchief was ruined beyond repair.
Ruskin asked if he might have it. The lady said, of course, but she could not see why he should want a ruined piece of material. Some days later, Ruskin brought the handkerchief back, and on it, beginning with the blot, and making the blot the centre, Ruskin had drawn the most intricate and beautiful pattern and design.
God has a way of taking the most unlikely things, and of somehow fitting them into his purposes and using them for his plans. In everything God works for good... (Romans 8:28)
William Barclay
Ruskin asked if he might have it. The lady said, of course, but she could not see why he should want a ruined piece of material. Some days later, Ruskin brought the handkerchief back, and on it, beginning with the blot, and making the blot the centre, Ruskin had drawn the most intricate and beautiful pattern and design.
God has a way of taking the most unlikely things, and of somehow fitting them into his purposes and using them for his plans. In everything God works for good... (Romans 8:28)
William Barclay
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