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Emily’s Bridge
Yenny Kartika Official Writer
2026Job 42:5
I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my
eye sees You.
Bible Reading for a Year [bible]psalm137[/bible]; [bible]0john14[/bible];
[bible]iichr36:22-23[/bible]
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.
