Lynne sent me this quote, which goes well with this one, as well as the idea behind The Quarry...
"Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces. God hath many sharp-cutting instruments, and rough files for the polishing of His jewels; and those He especially loves, and means to make the most resplendent, He hath oftenest His tools upon." --Archbishop Leighton
Great quote. That quarry work is blood, sweat and tears. Perhaps the Master stone cutter gives us this illustration when you think about the Easter message and just before He died - it was blood,sweat and tears that were all there. Hmmm lots to ponder.
Posted by: stephanie on April 14, 2004 06:44 PM