Wrong Side of the Hedge

God hedges in His own that He may preserve them, but oftentimes they
only see the wrong side of the hedge, and so misunderstand His dealings.
It was so with Job (Job 3:23). Ah, but Satan knew the value of that
hedge! See his testimony in chapter 1:10. Through the leaves of every
trial there are chinks of light to shine through. Thorns do not prick you
unless you lean against them, and not one touches without His knowledge.
The words that hurt you, the letter which gave you pain, the cruel
wound of your dearest friend, shortness of money--are all known to Him, who
sympathizes as none else can and watches to see, if, through all, you
will dare to trust Him wholly.

Mrs. Charles E. Cowman


Been chewing on this quote.. Perspective is everything afterall.. For some the hedge that God places in our lives, is a source of containment, a prison sentance, a place where God is keeping the good out and they are stuck in a lonley solitary place. I've been guilty of thinking this way so many times.

BUT in reality, we are looking at the wrong side of the hedge.. For on the outside it is a place of protection and safety, it's a place that God has guarded our hearts, and has kept enemies away from. It's a place that He has designed for us, and is helping us to grow and become His kids in.

Amazing really what a turn in perspective can do!