A. Yes, David was rejoicing be cause the ark of Cod was being brought back to its rightful place in Jerusalem. Several other refer ences deal with dancing in the Bible (Psalm 149:3; 150:4). This was always a means of praise to the Lord, not what we consider as social or ballroom involvement to day. In our own culture today there are other ways whereby we can show the joy of Christ without bringing possible question or re proach to our testimony. Inciden tally, a study of Cod's Word quickly reveals only occasional references to dancing while many numerous occasions for prayer, music, wit nessing and fellowship. Q. Visalia, Calif. "Before Christ was crucified and rose again from the dead, how were people saved?" A. They were saved exactly as men have been saved since the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ. We have not seen the Lord on earth anymore than Abraham did. The absolute indispensable aspect is faith in His finished work. The first indication of this is found in Cenesis 15:6 where we read that Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness. Romans 3:21 explains further, "But now the righteousness of Cod without the law is manifested, be ing witnessed by the law and the prophets." The way of salvation has been the same all through the centuries. Cod may put men under different ways of life, economies or categories, but ultimately there is only one way to be saved, "Be lieve on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." Psalm 2:12 gives us the same truth from the Old Testament, "Kiss the Son, lest
he be angry... blessed are all they who put their trust in him." The Old Testaments saints were saved by looking forward to His coming while we look back upon what has been done. MANY THINGS How troubled am I about many things? Like Martha, am I weighed down by my tasks? Or do I take the duties each day brings In happy sequence, as the one God asks? And if I add more work than should be mine, However worthy, then I am to blame If anxious moments cloud the real design He has for me to glorify His Name. One thing is needful, just a trusting heart, Believing God sends only what is best. To worship Him with all I do, my part, And in His Presence, while I'm working, rest. Let confidence and quiet by my strength Today and all along my whole life's length. —Marie Strachan
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