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Selections from the book "Wonderful Names of our Wonderful Lord" by T. C. Horton, one of the founders of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles.
A Diadem o f Beauty “In that day shall the Lord of hosts be . . . for a diadem of beauty” (Isa. 28:5). Words are but poor things to convey to our minds the glories that await us “in that day” when we shall gaze" upon our - Lord as a “D i a d e m of Beauty.” What will it be to see Him then, He whose life here upon earth •was spotless and beautiful, whose character was flawless! How can we meditate upon that glorious scene be side which all other scenes of beauty and splendor are colorless, without longing for that day to come when we shall see Him, and—wonder of wonders—we shall “be like Him!” + + + vd Man o f Sorrows “He is despised and.rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief” (Isa. 53:3). He was despised (Isa. 49:7) and even “a worm” (Psa. 22:6). It is still true. How few in all the world really love and honor Him! Let us ask our selves the question: Are we willing to be classed with Him—despised and rejected of men? Are we willing to be one with Him in the fellowship of His sufferings? Will we follow Him gladly “without the camp” and re joice in the privilege? Will we let the world know that this Man of Sor rows is oflr Lord whom we love and worship? + + + Balm o f Gilead "Is there no balm in G ilead?... why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?” (Jer. 8:22). The old world grows worse and worse. “The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint” (Isa. 1:5). Where will we find a “Physician 'o f Souls?” Can any of the cults cleanse the soul from sin and impart life and spiritual health such as the children of God must have? To whom shall hungry lost souls go for comfort, for rest, for healing? Is there a “Balm in Gilead?” Yes! He who was sent to “ bihd up the broken-hearted” can give peace and rest to the weary, sin-sick
H IS N AM E
A Star “ 1 shall see' him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigu: tnere shall come a Star out of Jacob” (Num 24:17). The star is a symbol of power, say the astrologers. Stars are in the heavens. We must look up to see them. We wonder at the brightness and the multitude of them. The proph ecy here is of intense interest and is illuminated by the story of the Star of Bethlehem, which pointed the way to the “Star out of Jacob” whose effulgent beams have shone into the hearts of millions who have rejoiced in the light and glory of-His person and presence. + + + The Light o f the Morning “And he shall be as the light, of the morning, when the sun riseth,' even a morning without clouds” (2 Sam. 23:4). There is the sunset. Then comes the evening star. Then the heavens are filled w i t h multitudes of shining stars, and our eyes are bathed with heavenly light. Then they disappear as “the light of the morning” floods the earth with its glory. He who has never witnessed the sunrise has failed to behold the most wonderful and beautiful display of the heavens. He Who has failed to see in our Lord the “Light of life” has lingered long in the darkness of a night filled with heavy clouds. + + + My Glory “But thou, O Lord, art. . . my glory” (Psa, 3:3). In the midst of the danger which 'confronted him when he fled from Absalom, his son, and sought pro tection, David poured forth his soul in this expression of confidence in God. He could rejoice in the assurance of God’s shielding power and could call Him "my Glory.” The soul that has found refuge under the wings of our wonderful Saviour can also testify, “Thou art my glory, now and for ever.”
My Fortress “The L o r d is my rock, and my fortress” (Psa. 18:2). The Lord is not only a Rock upon which we may, stand and meet every testing and every trial, but He is also a “Fortress”—a place where we are protected and safe from our enemies. We can hide in Him. We can rest upon His bosom. No enemy can attack us when we are “Safe in the arms of Jesus; Safe on His gentle breast.” Let us learn how always to flee to Him in times of danger and distress, re membering that “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and are safe.” + + + My Strong Rock • “Bow down thine ear to me; de liver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defense to save me” (Psa. 31:2). David is in trouble*. He wants de liverance and he calls upon the Lord for help. How natural it js! How like our own experiences! This verse is the opening of a great prayer. Turn to your Bible and read it through. Meditate upon it. Were it not true that in the Lord Jesus Christ we have an “anchor of the soul both sure and steadfast” to whom could we turn for refuge and deliverance? Where could we find rest? Praise His Name, we can come to Him. + + + My Strength and My Song “ I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation” (Isa. 12:2), Here is a name of 'glorious victory! He who is our “Strength” is also our "Song,” and our “Salvation.” He is everything to us. Do we appreciate it? Are we iving in the atmosphere of it? Wd are p i l g r i m s on life’s journey, and we have v a r i e d ex periences from day to day, but we can always, if we have been washed in His precious blood.-sing our songs of praise and thanksgiving.
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