The Weaving

My life is but a weaving
between my Lord and me,
I cannot choose the colors
He worketh steadily.
Oftimes he weaveth sorrow,
And I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper
And I, the underside.
Not till the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly
Shall God unroll the canvas
And explain the reason why.
The dark threads are as needful
In the Weaver's skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern he has planned.

—Corrie ten Boom

 

 

About The Weaving

The Ten Boom family were devoted Christians who dedicated their lives in service to their fellow man. Their home was always an open house for anyone in need. During the Second World War, the Ten Boom home became a refuge, a hiding place, for fugitives and those hunted by the Nazis. This non-violent resistance against the Nazi-oppressors was the Ten Booms' way of living out their Christian faith. This faith led them to hide Jews and members of the Dutch underground resistance movement. The Ten Boom family saved the lives of an estimated 800 Jews and protected many Dutch underground workers. Although the Gestapo systematically searched the house, they could not find what they sought most. They suspected Jews were in the house, but the Jews were safely hidden behind a false wall in Corrie’s bedroom. Because underground materials were found in their home, the Ten Boom family was imprisoned at a German death camp. Four Ten Booms gave their lives for this family’s commitment, but young Corrie managed to survive the camp. She realized her life was a gift from God, and she needed to share what she and Betsie had learned in Ravensbruck: "There is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still" and "God will give us the love to be able to forgive our enemies." At age 53, Corrie began a world-wide ministry which took her into more than 60 countries. She testified to God’s love and encouraged all she met with the message that "Jesus is Victor." The Weaving is a tribute to the life of this courageous woman of faith. For more information on the life of Corrie ten Boom, visit www.corrietenboom.com.