I remember being frustrated about this when it happened.
Now every time I turn to this page in Matthew, I'm filled with gratitude. I wonder how time will change my perspective on the frustrations I'm facing right now.
Is it possible that I could be grateful for those things before my understanding of the blessing even sets in?
Remember in the Hiding Place when Betsy told Corrie to be thankful for the fleas? Her gratitude was based on her trust and belief in God, not what she could see about her current situation. They had no idea at the time that God would use them to provide cover for their illegal evangelism work in the prison.