Afflictions, sorrows, trials!

(Henry Law, "Psalms" 1878)

"It is God alone who judges; He brings one down, He exalts another. For the Lord holds a cup in His hand; it is full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours the wine out in judgment, and all the wicked must drink it, draining it to the dregs!" Psalm 75:7-8

God's mode of dealing is often wrapped in mystery.

We fail to understand why one is elevated to the highest rank--while others seem to waste their days in poverty, obscurity, and low estate.

But no misgivings should arise.

It should be firmly fixed in our persuasions that in all these matters, God's hand prevails.

Thus, also, afflictions, sorrows, trials are all appointed by the same unerring wisdom!

His hand holds a cup which is mixed in accordance with His righteous will. According to His good pleasure He causes all men to drink from it.

But what will be the portion of the wicked?

Let them tremble! They are forewarned that they must wring out the dregs, indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish forever!