"“Remember, the growth of a believer is not like a mushroom—but like an oak, which increases slowly indeed—but surely.
Many suns, showers, and frosts, pass upon it before it comes to perfection. And in winter, when it seems to be dead—it is gathering strength at the root.
Be humble, watchful, and diligent in the means, and endeavor to look through all, and fix your eye upon Jesus—and all shall be well. “
—John Newton, Letters of John Newton
(Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth: 2007)
(HT: Grace Gems)"
From: Of First Importance:
A friend once told me: "If God wants to make an oak tree He takes 100 years. If He wants to make a squash He takes six months. Would you rather be an oak tree Christan or a squash Believer?"
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