But, said he, notwithstanding our afflictions, we have obtained a land of promise, a land which is choice above all other lands; a land which the Lord God hath covenanted with me should be a land for the inheritance of my seed. Yea, the Lord hath covenanted this land unto me, and to my children forever, and also all those who should be led out of other countries by the hand of the Lord.
The path to the land of promise is not easy. Just because we are having afflictions does not mean we are on the wrong path, anymore than riches and worldly favor is proof that a man is righteous. It is often those very afflictions that propel us towards our promised land, just as ease and riches can keep us out.
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