Emily’s Bridge
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Emily’s Bridge

Yenny Kartika Official Writer
      1865
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Job 42:5

I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees You.

 

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In 1870, a 1,825-meter-long bridge stands firmly on the East River. It had become a liaison between the Brooklyn and Manhattan, two areas in the United States. The bridge is known today as the Brooklyn Bridge, which successfully completed its construction by a woman named Emily Warren Roebling.

Yes, the name Emily may have been listed as one of the women who handle such a project. Not because she was an expert in architecture or love such huge projects. But behind all that, she was an ordinary woman who had been asked by her paralyzed and deaf husband to complete the project together. At that moment, the husband in limitations, taught various things about construction techniques. Emily became assistant principal of her husband.

Perhaps at that time, Emily could have refused and would not touch with a project which she did not understand about. However, with such condition—that her husband filled with limitations—Emily learned to obey and fight. Through the issue, she could find unexpected abilities. She might be proud of herself as previously she did not expect such a giant bridge Brooklyn Bridge could stand on his results.

We find such situation in our daily lives. Within the limitations and inability we often refuse to be formed. And God wants us to find great potential buried deep within us. Just as Job did. He must face the fact that everything he had vanished. However, God guided Job pass every valley full of sorrow and pain. And, when everything was over, Job gained valuable experience. He experienced God's presence. He said, “I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees You.” (Job 42: 5). Currently, you may be in the middle of a tough life issues, do not rush to give up because God never gives trials in excess of your ability. Keep crying out and asking for His inclusion.

 

 Firmness of faith determines the attitude of the heart responding to problems we are experiencing.

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