A great truth that some of you do not like

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.    — Luke 10:21. 

But why does Jesus Christ thank God? What is his special object in thanking him? Well, he thanks him for a great truth that some of you do not like. I cannot hide it, whether you like it or not. Jesus thanks his Father for the doctrine of election: “I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.” With whom does the choice of men lie? With God; and in his choice his Son greatly rejoices. So let it be with us; let him do what he wills, and let us rejoice in him. “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.” Let him do whatever he wills, I know that it is right. It is not for us to judge God’s conduct, but to let God’s conduct be to us the rule of our life, the rule of right.

- Charles Haddon Spurgeon, The Lord's Chosen Ministers