I love the story The Hiding Place; the life of Corrie ten Boom and her sister Betsy during the Nazi invasion of Holland. They were both arrested for aiding and abetting Jews to escape extermination. Sentenced to a notorious work-camp, Corrie learned, “No pit is so deep that God is not deeper still.” What greater pit is there than losing one’s whole family?
Like so many other concentration camps, unspeakable evil abounded. To add insult to injury- the overcrowded dormitory they were confined to was full of biting bugs! Corrie complained, but Betsy prayed – thanking God for the fleas and lice. Some time later, the women learned those awful vermin had saved them from further horrors. While the cruel soldiers invaded other barracks, this one was skipped over due to infestation. Thanking God had proven right!
When I feel frustration at circumstances swirling around me and anxiety begins to creep in over difficulties I can not change, I remember this story. I know for sure that God is never surprised. I know that He sees far beyond this moment today. I rest assured that He is always working on behalf of His children… with His ultimate goal being His Glory.
Like Corrie, I want to feel angry and complain. But like Betsy I need to Thank God for everything. He is weaving my story with expertise. He controls the smallest detail (because I asked Him too). So now – will I trust Him, even though I’m uncomfortable? Yes. And I’ll wait for a beautiful ending… an astonishing Reveal! “Help me thank You, LORD, for the ‘fleas & lice’ today.” – Anna
See Corrie speak here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7OrACtkI6Q
