We should not seek to confirm God's will by the absence of adversity.
People may not be impressed by our theological grasp, but they may be impressed by our expressions of practical godliness.
I know that a man is converted when he starts to sing
When all a man has is worldly wealth, he is poor indeed.
The story line of the Bible is the story line of God taking the initiative in seeking out a people who are His very own.
We may be confident in this: that in the pain of our suffering is the presence of a faithful God.