A Letter

March 1919
Mjøndalen, Dec. 10, 1910
Grace and peace!

God is longsuffering and rich in mercy. His longsuffering is for our salvation, and we really don’t understand the extent of this grace. His longsuffering is included in His love; therefore it is full of mercy. He is full of mercy, therefore He bears with us. And His faithfulness is our shield and buckler. Hallelujah! The poor in spirit understand it; the lowly shall possess it. They will lay hold of things in the depths of God’s mysteries, and there they will mine endless treasures. These treasures are to be hidden in the spirit as glorious gems—gems that are so glorious that their blinding radiance will scarcely permit the eye to behold the substance of their depths. However, we build with eternal jewels whose radiance throughout eternity will proclaim glory to Him who has redeemed us with His blood. While God’s longsuffering is like a halo over us, He gives us gifts through His love, understanding through His wisdom, and strength through His might. My soul praises God; His praises are in my inner man. They will resound throughout eternity as the roar of many waters.

I rejoice over the fact that God’s truth is being revealed. He gives rich gifts to the poor in spirit. There is a flame within me that is burning for Him. May my life be as it is written in Acts 20:24. The way is “always to be poor in spirit.” May God make me faithful. I believe that He will reveal mysteries through the ministry. He who seeks shall find.