en unto me in pleasant places.” If the work you are doing for the Lord is not easy, then it isn’t of God. The harness speaks of beauty. It may be dressed up with brass or gold rings; sometimes beautiful jewels of colored glass adorn the harness in prominent places. All is not drab in the service of our King. He makes the service of the Lord more attractive for those who will permit Him to do so. The flowers and the fruits of suc cessful service are most delightful. What greater joy can there be than that of serving with profit so that hungry hearts are melted with the mercy of the Master and the work of the Lord is so attractive to one who knows- how to do it. The harness speaks of fitness; it must fit the animal. The Shetland pony cannot wear the same harness as that which is required by the larg er horse. Horses require harnesses of different sizes. Saul placed on David his huge armour, but David was of small stature. The Lord never expects us to fight in the armour of another person. He will provide each one of us with a harness for the battle, a harness that will fit us individually. He knows the size of your heart and the dimensions of your head.
Harnesses (Continued) some to do the pioneering work where strong men are needed. Others are chosen to do the easier work at home. Then the harness must have in its design a provision for the comfort of the horse, else it will pinch or bind THE MAN WITH THE CONSECRATED CAR He couldn't speak before a crowd; He couldn't teach a class; But when he came to Sunday school He brought the folks "enmasse." He couldn't sing to save his life; In public couldn't pray; But always his "jalopy" was Just crammed on each Lord's Day. And though he couldn't sing, nor teach, Nor even lead in prayer, He listened well; he had a smile, And he was always there— With all the others whom he brought Who lived both near and far— And God's work was greatly prospered For he had a consecrated car. and produce distress. The collar must be made wide, large and soft. Our Lord has said, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” He, too, fits His service to the Christian. No wonder the Psalmist said, “The lines are fall
Biola’s 1963 Torrey Memorial Bible Conference speakers gather for fellowship. They are from left to right: back row: Dr. W. Robert Smith, Rev. K. B. Daniels, Dr. Richard Chase, Dick Anthony, Dr. J. O. Percy, Dr. William F. Kerr, Dr. Ernest Malyon, Dr. John Whitcomb, Jr. Front row: Rev. Smith (father of Dr. Robert Smith), Dr. E. H. McComb, Dr. H. H. Ehrenstein, Dr. Ralph Keiper; Dr. Dwight Wadsworth, Dr. Charles Feinberg, Dr. S. H. Sutherland. 8
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