” God blesses us all up to the full measure and extremity of what it is safe for Him to do. If you do not get a blessing, it is because it is not safe for you to have one. If our heavenly Father were to let your unhumbled spirit win a victory in His holy war, you would pilfer the crown for yourself, & meeting with a fresh enemy you would fall a victim; so that you are kept low for your own safety.” 

- C.H. Spurgeon