You are wearied with the length of this way, the heavy waiting, the uncertain scan, the silence where a heartbeat should be. Yet do not say there is no hope. Is there a fish in the sea, or a fowl in the air which was left to chance for its creation? No! In every bone, joint, muscle, sinew, gland and blood vessel you mark the Presence of God working everything according to the design of infinite Wisdom. He who opened the womb and formed this little life in secret has not withdrawn His hand. The measuring line is not in the hands of physicians, nor is the final word spoken by an ultrasound. Stop your measuring, O Despondency! Stop your measuring, O Bigotry! It is far better to stand still than to run in the wrong road. Pause a while and pray for direction, and do not move until you hear the voice behind you saying, “This is the way; walk you in it.” That still small voice which no mortal man can speak, but only God Himself, is able to whisper peace to your mother-heart even now.
Christ is your life, and He works in you through His Holy Spirit, who dwelleth in you evermore. This child is hidden in Him, and therefore there is now no condemnation, no curse of barrenness or loss, to those who are in Christ Jesus. What a joyful statement it is! It makes one laugh for joy of heart even when tears are near. You have found the life of your hand; yet you are not grieved, for you know your own helplessness to quicken. There is no hope for you in yourself, but there is hope for you in Him whom God has provided to be the Savior of such as you. My God, I see in Yourself a Father’s love, in Your Son a Savior’s power, and in Your Spirit the Quickener’s life. Put life into me, Lord, Your life, the Divine life. You have promised to do this, therefore, do it, Lord, according to Your word.
The angelic protection appointed for those who walk in childlike trust is no fable. He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. And what is this way now but a path of clinging faith? It is the essence of faith to die into the life of God in Christ Jesus. Let this be the message which comes behind you: “This is the way, walk ye in it.” Breathe no prayer of unbelief. Say not, “There is no hope,” but wrestle like Jacob until the day breaks. The promise is remarkably forcible: He hath said, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” No losses in business, no broken friendships, no blighted prospects can separate you from that covenant love. And so I charge you, in the midst of this trial, do all with all your heart, pray earnestly, trust vehemently, love your husband tenderly, and wait upon the Lord without fainting.
It may be that when you return, the flicker of life will be seen and the small heart beating strong. But if the Lord should order it otherwise, still there is no tear in heaven over His will, and no ultimate sorrow for those who are in Christ. Yet I am bold to cry with you that this child is protected, safe, and ALIVE in the womb God opened and created for a purpose. May you never have to bring a sick child before the Lord in weeping prayer, but rather may you soon talk of His wondrous works with a babe in your arms. All needful grace will God bestow. Wait, I say, on the Lord. He is the surety for His people, under bonds and pledges to bring His redeemed safely home, and your little one, committed to Him, is safe in that keeping.