CONSOLATION!

I love this beautiful exhortation in II Thessalonians 2:15-17:
     "Therefore brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.  Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work."
 Praise the Lord!  This wonderful scripture seems to fit the following poem by an unknown author and entitled, "Consolation".

     "There is never a day so dreary but God can make it bright,
And unto the soul that trusts Him, He giveth songs in the night.
      There is never a path so hidden, but God can lead the way,
If we seek for the Spirit's guidance and patiently wait and pray.

      There is never a cross so heavy but the nail-scarred hands are there
Outstretched in tender compassion, the burden to help us bear.
      There is never a heart so broken, but the loving Lord can heal.
The heart that was pierced on Calvary doth still for His loved ones feel.

      There is never a life so darkened, so hopeless and unblessed,
But may be filled with the light of God and enter His promised rest.
      There is never a sin or sorrow--there is never a care or loss,
But that we may bring to Jesus and leave at the foot of the Cross."

Remember ---
     "No one understands like Jesus when the days are dark and grim.
No one is so near, so dear as Jesus; Cast your every care on Him."