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17:18 and Acts 1:8, and thus through the salvation of souls hasten the glad day when the Lord Jesus shall rule and reign in righteousness. This will result in cessation of war, drunken ness, crime and poverty— the Golden Age. The hope of the world lies in the regeneration of individuals and' in the return of the Lord Jesus. JANUARY 17, 1926 Great Ideas That Have Spurred People to Action Isa. 6:1-8; 2 Sam. 7:1-3 I would change the second word of the topic to “ Ideals.” That which stirred Isaiah to action was the vision of the majesty and holiness of God, coupled with the direct call, “ Who will go for us?” Great leaders of later times have had such a vision of God and they too have responded to the call. The reference in 2 Samuel refers to David’s desire to build a temple for the Lord, but his desire was not granted him. See 1 Chron. 28:3 and 29:1-4. Various incentives have stirred men of God to action. Noah built the ark and preached the Judgment of God as a result of the direct command of God. Moses consecrated himself to God’s people and God’s program (Heb. 11: 24-29). Nehemiah was moved by hear ing of the distress of the city of Jeru salem (Neh. 1). Men are sometimes greatly stirred by the thought of the judgment seat of Christ, before which believers must appear to give an ac count of their service (2 Cor. 6:10; 1 Cor. 3:12-15). Some by an all-con suming passion for the souls of men (1 Cor. 9:16-27). Others by the love of Christ (2 Cor. 6 :14 ), and others by the terror of the Lord (2 Cor. 5:11). (The knowledge that men are going to hell moves believers to action). The return of the Lord Jesus is a powerful incentive to definite service (Eph. 5: 14-16; 1 These. 5:1-8; Phil 4 :5 ). Wm. Carey when a very young man was impressed through reading the Scriptures with the duty of the church to carry the Gospel to the unconverted in other lands. He preached a remark able sermon before the Baptist Min isters’ association from Isaiah 54:2-3, which resulted in the formation of the first Baptist Missionary Society. David Brainerd did his remarkable work among the Indians as a result of days of secret fasting and prayer. Henry Martyn was stirred to yield his life for missionary work in India by reading an account of the life of David Brain erd. Robert McCheyne entered defi nite work aB a result of assurance brought by the reading “ The Sum Of Saving Knowledge” appended to the confession of faith of the Church of (Continued on page 38)
abundance of His gifts, until the cup overflows. The twin blessings of good ness and mercy constantly follow us all through life, giving moment by moment the proof of his loving care. In the House of the Lord forever He will manifest His loving care for us. See Eph. 2:7. You will never dwell in the House of the Lord, unless first the Lord of the House dwells in you. JANUARY 10, 1926 How is Prohibition Succeeding? Prov. 23:29-32 Prohibition is successful in propor tion to the conscientious effort of each resident of the United States to make it successful. A representative of the World League against Alcoholism made a trip from Columbus, Ohio, to New Y'ork City, then from New York to Washington, D.C., and from Wash ington to Columbus, spending a week in New York and nearly a week in Washington. He says: “ I saw no in toxicated person on the trains oh which I made my Journey. I saw no person drinking liquor. I saw no liquor offer ed for sale. I saw no liquor advertis ing. I saw no liquor being transported. I saw places in New York’s Bowery where, I am satisfied, liquor is sold, but there was no liquor on display or ad vertised. If it was bought or sold it was done clandestinely.” According to Dr. Alexander Lambert, fifteen thousand alcoholic patients a year were treated in Bellevue Hospital, New York City, before prohibition. Last year there were fifty-nine hun dred and. forty-two alcoholic cases. Some have argued that prohibition in creases the number of addicts to nar cotics. Dr. Lambert finds that the per centage of addicts to narcotics among alcoholic cases is no larger than It was under the old system. The difficulty with all reform move ments is the lack of depth. They are surface corrections. Sin has two chief sources. First, the heart of man (Jer. 17:9; Mark 7:20-23) and con sequently men need new hearts or natures (John 2:25; 3:3, 7; Rom. 8:7, 8). Only the Lord Jesus Christ can do this, (2 Cor. 6 :17 ). When the heart is right the life will be right. Second, Satan— man’s adversary. We are no match for him. We are utterly powerless to cope with him. Until he is put out of the way the world will not experience that Utopia we long for, But thanks be to God, our Lord at His return will put Satan out of the way (Rev. 20:1-3, 10). The way to bring to realization that ideal society of which prohibition is but one characteristic is to obey the command of our Lord as recorded in Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:19, 20; John
» JANUARY 8, 1026 How Does God Show His Loving Care? Luke 12:6-8; 1 Pet. 6 :7 ; Psa. 28:1-6 (Consecration Meeting) God’s loving care is seen in creation. Everything designed for man’s welfare. It is proved by the experience of men and stated in the Word of God. His loving care is manifested in faithfully keeping century after cen tury the promise made to Noah in Genesis 8:22. In the passage in Luke we note that God’s government of the world extends to minutest details. His loving care is manifested in the multitude of little things that He does for us. The twenty-third Psalm is a song of exquisite beauty, every chord of which vibrates with God’s loving care, in life, in death and in eternity. His care is very personal. In the six short verses, “ I,” "My," or “ Me” occur four teen times. I shall not want food, drink, rest, guidance, comfort, protec tion, satisfaction or life, because of His loving care. His care is manifested in the provision for every need (Phil. 4:19; Psa. 84:11; 34:9, 10; Matt. 6:33 ). We shall not want rest be cause He knows many quiet, peaceful pastures and leads us to them. His loving care is shown by directing us to the still waters. When hot, tired and thirsty He tenderly leads us to the clear, cool, refreshing stream. How beautifully is His loving care shown by restoring us when we wander from Him. Sheep easily stray and are the most pitifully helpless of all animals when lost. He tenderly, gently re stores the wandering one, gives food and water, binds up the wounds and nurses it back to life. The righteous path into which He leads us is another evidence of His loving care. He leads the way from the snares and pitfalls of sin, out into a holy life. How com forting is His loving care when the believer goes into the Valley. His presence makes death but a shadow, and a shadow cannot harm anyone. The rod for correction and protection, and the staff for support and strength, both witness to His loving care. How wonderfully we are comforted and pro tected and supported by the Spirit of God and by the Word of God. The wondrous peace and strength He gives in the midst of the most trying circum stances prove His loving care. The good Christian may have His enemies, but they need not disquiet him, for in their very presence He lovingly pro vides a full meal, a regular table, set with calmness and peace, with no hurry and confusion, though enemies are all about. The anointing and refilling of the Holy Spirit is a constant evidence of His loving care for us. Again His care and love are manifested in the
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