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October 1930
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Four Wrong Attitudes Toward the Coming of Christ 1. Indifference—“My L o r d delayeth” (Matt. 24:48). 2. Neglect—“No oil” (Matt. 25:3). 3. Indolence—“Hid th y talent” (Matt. 25:25). 4. Self-righteousness—“W h en saw we thee hungry?” (Matt. 25:44). — Selected. — o — Earnestness 1. Earnest devotion (Matt. 26:7). A woman sought Jesus in spite o f her unworthiness, and gave one of the most precious and treasured posses sions. 2. Earnest trust (Lk. 8:43). A timid, trembling woman pushed through the crowd and touched the hem o f the Lord’s garment, because she believed He would heal her, and He did. 3. Earnest humility (Lk. 7:1). A man, wealthy and in a position of great authority, sought Jesus in spite of his circumstances, and the Lord honored his humility and faith. 4. Earnèst hope (Mk. 10:46). A blind beggar believed that Christ could give him sight. Although the crowd rebuked him, Jesus honored his earnestness, by giving him vision. 5. Earnest faith (Mk. 8:24). A mother sought Jesus for her daugh ter who was possessed of a demon, and she continued to seek in spite of His seeming opposition. Jesus honored her faith, classifying it as greater than any He had noted, even among His chosen people. — I. W. — o — Smiling “ The skin o f Moses’ face shone" (Ex. 34:35). “ The glory of his countenance” (2 Cor. 3:7). A smile may be forced, but a real smile is born o f grace, is fed by love, and is the outcome of the joy of the Lord within. Those who are the Lord’s and are walk ing with Him have ^ right to stale. 1. His word of promise is tneir food (Jer. 15:16). 2. His love o f affection is their stay (John 13:1). 3. His presence of power is their comfort (Psa. 23:4). 4. His service o f care is their confidence (Matt. 6:32). 5. His prayer of intercession is their rest (Rom. 8:26-28). 6. His grace of sufficiency is their glory (2 Cor. 12:9-11). 7. His abiding of joy is their inspiration (John 15 :ll) . — F. E. Marsh.
Be of Good Comfort 2 Cor. 13:11 1. The comfort of God the Father (2 Thess. 2:16, 17; 2 Cor. 1 :3, 4). 2. The comfort o f Christ (Isa. 61:1-3; Lk. 8:48). 3. The comfort of the Holy Spirit (Acts 9:31; John 14:16, 26). 4. The comfort of the Scriptures (Rom. 15:4; 1 Thess. 4:18). . 5. The comfort of love (Phil. 2:1; Col. 2 :2). — Selected.
Stephen shining life (Acts 6:5). shining ministry (Acts 6:15). shining testimony (Acts 7). shining martyrdom (Acts 7:55).
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— o — Paid, a Pattern 1 Tim. 1 :16 obedience (Acts 9:6; 26:19). preaching (1 Cor. 15:1, 3, 4; 2:2-5; Rom. 1 :15, 16). 3. In singleness of purpose (Phil. 3 :7, 13; 1:21). 4. In prayer (Phil. 1:3; 4; 1 Thess. 3: . 10 ). 5. In humility (Eph. 3:8; Acts 20:19). 6. In behavior (1 Thess. 2 :7-l 1 ; 2 Thess. 3:7-9). 7. In unselfishness (2 Cor. 12:10, 15; Phil. 4:11, 12). 8. In fulfilling his ministry (Acts 20:24; 2 Tim. 4:6, 7). —: Selected. — o — The Gospel 1. Grace to the guilty for justification (Acts 20:24). 2. Salvation to the lost for emancipation (Eph. 1:13). 3. Peace to the troubled for reconcilia tion (Rom. 10:15). •— Believer’s Magazine. — o — The Saint’s Incomparable Places 1. The feet of Jesus—place o f teaching (Rev. 1:17; Deut. 33:3; Luke 20:39). 2. The footprints of Jesus—place of safety (1 Pet. 2:21; John 10:4; 1 Thess. 2 :6 ; John 12:26). 3. The hand of Jesus—place o f direction (Deut. 33:3; Isa. 41:13; Cant. 2:6). 4. Between His shoulders—place of strength (Deut. 33:12; Ex. 25:12; Matt. 11:2). 5. To walk before the Lord—place of liberty (Gen. 17:1 ; Gen. 48:15 ; 1 Ki. 2:4). 6. To walk with the Lord—place of agreement (Gen. 5:24; Mk. 16:20; Amos 3:3). 7. The bosom of . Jesus—place o f love (John 13:23; Ex. 28:29). — Believer’s Magazine. 1. In 2. In
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Clinging Cling to the Mighty One,
Psa. 89:19.
Cling in thy grief;
. Heb. 12:11.
Cling to the Holy One,
Heb. 7:2.
He gives relief.
Psa. 116:6. Psa. 116:6.
Cling to the Gracious One,
Cling in thy pain; ‘
Psa. 4 :4
Cling to the Faithful One,
1 Thess. 5 :25.
He will sustain.
Psa. 4 :4.
Cling to the Living One, Cling in thy woe; ; Cling to the Living One,
Heb. 7:25. Psa. 86:7.
1 John 4 :16. Rom. 7 :38, 39.
Through all below.
Cling to the Pardoning One,
John 14:27. John 14:23. Ex. 15 :25. Psa. 117:2. 1John 2 :27. John 20 :27. Rom. 6 :9. John 15:4. Rev. 22:20. Titus 2 :13.
He speaketh peace;
Cling to the Healing One,
Anguish shall cease.
Cling to the Bleeding One
Cling to His side;
Cling to the Risen One,
In Him abide.
— o — The Sin of Unbelief 1. Displeases God the Father.
Cling to the Coming One,
Hope shall arise;
2. Dishonors Jesus Christ the Son. 3. Despises the Holy Spirit of grace. 4. Disregards the Holy Word o f God. 5. Disparages and defeats the work of God. 6. Delights the devil and demons. 7. Defeats, destroys and damns the soul eternally. — H. C. Fulton.
Cling to the Reigning One,
Psa. 17:1 Psa. 16:2.
Joy lights thine eyes.
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