Not Overcome

As a handful of sand thrown into the ocean, so are the sins of all flesh as compared with the mind of God. Just as a strongly flowing fountain is not blocked up by a handful of earth, so the compassion of the Creator is not overcome by the wickedness of His creatures.

St. Isaac of Syria, 7th century, from Word from the Desert

I caught the same saying in Father John’s Christ is in Our Midst. St. Isaac seems to be a favorite of his.

As bad as things can get, think of what this is saying!