ICXC NIKA | Jesus Christ Conquers | Textured Red Orthodox Cross w/ Medieval Floral Background | Orthodox Lightweight Cotton Unisex TeeWhen you are subjected to the malicious and furious violence of the passions, and to the harassments of the devil, during the fulfillment of various works for God, accept these sufferings as sufferings for the Name of Christ, and rejoice in your sufferings, thanking God; for the devil is preparing you, without knowing it himself, the most shining crowns from the Lord. + St John of Kronstadt

This "line" is in fact explicitly called out as communicating knowledge from the heavens in Psalm 19 (18 LXX):

I see Thy Bridal Chamber adorned

and earthquakes

Thus says the Lord God: Behold

we honor with love today Thy most precious Cross

because ye have loved me

What is art

and with fasting

To undo these bonds then

Does it strike no terror into you

even so minister the same one to another

so it is written