It is the hand of Him who was crucified!

(J. C. Ryle)

Are you a distressed believer?

Is your heart . . .
  pressed down with sickness,
  tried with disappointments,
  overburdened with cares?

To you I say, "Behold the cross of Christ!"

Think whose hand it is that chastens you!

Think whose hand is measuring to you the
cup of bitterness which you are now drinking!

It is the hand of Him who was crucified!

It is the same hand that in love to your
soul, was nailed to the accursed tree!

Surely that thought should comfort and
encourage you. Surely you should say to
yourself, "A crucified Savior will never lay
upon me anything that is not good for me.
There is a needs be. It must be well."