To be delivered from all fear Wc must retain but one . . . a fear of God. * * * By realizing our unworthiness of God's love, we become worthy there of. * * * WISDOM IN DESTRUCTION God in His providence may find it necessary to deal harshly with us in order to protect us from, destroying ourselves. A farmer discovered a bird building its nest in a heap of rubbish which he had gathered in pruning trees. A t once he destroyed all the in dustrious labor of the bird. The next day, however, he found the little wing ed creature again seeking to build her nest amid the drying debris which would soon be set afire. For the second time the wise farmer destroyed her efforts. On the third day, the bird was building her nest on a limb near the kitchen door. He let her efforts remain this time. Of course, long before the eggs were hatched, the pile of branches from which the bird had twice been driven, was burned and the ashes scat tered to the winds. Like this humble bird, we may often wonder why God breaks up our nests; why our plans go awry; why things seem to bring only disappointments for us. If we were able to see, as God can see, {for there are no tomorrows w ith H im ), we would bow our heads, fall to oitr knees, and thank Him for His matchless love and grace. Where are you building today? Only when your life is centered in Christ w ill you find a perfect resting place. “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Alm ighty” (Psalm 91:1). * * * He whooffers Godsecond place, offers Him no place. * * * A wife, using alittle horse sense, will never become a nag. * * *
wants you to trust Him with your soul. Let Him blot out your sins and give you the gift of eternal life. One time I saw a very unusual sight down in southern Missouri. A peacock and a turkey gobler were struting back and forth with their beautiful tails spread to the fullest extent. I saw the peacock suddenly drop his tail feath ers and run quickly toward the or chard, disappearing among the trees. My farmer friend told me that the pea cock had suddenly seen its own feet which were very ugly. He was so ashamed he ran away to hide and would not return to the house for some WALK WITH GOD I've never seen a man so wise, So great and high and grand. So rich in houses, stocks and bonds, Or rich in cash and land— But that he needed, needed God Deep in his life and soul, To lead and guide him on life's way To heaven's final goal. There is no human height to reach, Outside of God's good grace. That gives assurance one may win The laurels in the race; For high or low in human life, As we may think of man, It's only those who walk with God That measure to His plan. — Walter E. Isenhour time. Perhaps there would be less strife, and we would have less pride, if we paused to observe the defects in our walk instead of boasting ourselves over others. Birds that do a great deal of flying, such as the eagle, buzzard, dove and lark, use their tails to guide their flight. They can retard or increase their speed, or they can float gracefully through the air when properly spread ing -their tails. God so designed this for them. And the God who does care for birds, cares for you! He wants to guide you by His grace. How can you expect safely to navigate this life or to traverse the streams of death, with out the rich provision God has made in the gift of His only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ?
Diplomacy is the art of skating on thin ice, without getting into deep water.
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