Seasons in Meeting Mr. Jesus Christ

I do not believe finer words could better describe the dynamics of my life during the past year, the last eight months in particular. Daily, God has made known to me He is indwelt. "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

“Though there may be nothing in my outward conduct for which the Lord is chastising me, yet it is likely there is something within against which He is intimating His displeasure and for which He requires me to humble myself. A spirit of selfishness, the allowing of pride, the workings of self-will, the stirrings of rebellion when Divine Providence crosses me, the exercise of self-righteousness, may be the plague-spot of my soul which needs purging. In the rush and pressure of every-day life the “little foxes which spoil the vines” (Song of Solomon 2:15) are apt to be neglected, and if we are careless then we must not be surprised if we are placed on our backs for a season, that there may be time for reflection and opportunity for closer dealings between the soul and God, that the hidden things of darkness may be brought out into the light and faithfully dealt with.” —A. W. Pink (1886–1952)

Taken from “Divine Healing” by A. W. Pink (1886–1952)