A quote from AW Tozer

​“It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until He has hurt him deeply.” -A.W. Tozer
I have struggled with this quote over the years, and I admit that I am still not entirely sure I agree. I know that I don’t wholeheartedly disagree. That may sound wishy washy. Okay.  I think I struggle with it when things are going well because I feel greatly blessed by God. Then, I remember some of those hard times, when I struggled with some situation or event in my life. 
Also, I don’t like to think that God is the cause of my hurt. The other part that bothers me about this quote is that I often mix the word “bless” with “use”.  So, God blesses me constantly. God is constantly teaching me things, as well. Sometimes those lesson involve being hurt.  Next week, I’ll share a testimony about God teaching me something through hurt.
Have I answered my question? Probably not. If you ask me next week if I agree or disagree with this quote, you might get a different answer.
Here’s what I know…

1. God loves me.
2. “And [I} know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
3. God is bigger than my questions and has answers even if I don’t know the answer now.

So, here is the only thing I can type today for the questions, doubts, calamities, and hurt. “And Jesus said to him, “‘If You can?’ All things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father cried out and said, “I do believe; help my unbelief.” Mark 9:23-24.  Even when I do not understand, Jesus is there for me.