in general and the person of Christ in particular. Here Paul is referring specifically to the revealed truth about our Lord Jesus, His person and work as the Messiah of God. Paul’s only prayer was that he might make Him known. Verse 4. Paul has asked the Colos- sians to pray for him, and now he de clares the purpose of his request: “in order that I should reveal it, as is necessary for me to speak.” God gave Paul a certain job to do, name ly, to preach the Gospel (1:25). He was compelled to evangelize, even if he had not wanted to (I Cor. 9:16, 17). Praise God, Paul did not do so with a sour or reluctant disposition ! To the contrary, he had a very strong desire and was constrained by the love of Christ. * When it comes to doing things for others some people will stop at nothing. * * * Don't be in too big a hurry; remember what we call puppy love often leads to a dog's life. * * LIFE'S PIECES God's thoughts are above knowledge, He moves in mysterious ways To work out eternity's purpose Through time's short processions of days. While some lives seem favored by fortune, With others misfortune increases. Yet with every life plan that is broken, God knows what to do with the pieces. Fond hopes bloom but for a day, Ambition may glow but soon fade, Joy frequently turns into sorrow And life makes us doubtful, afraid. When a rainbow appears on the storm cloud And our doubting and questioning ceases, Then we know that although life may break us, God knows what to do with the pieces. * * *
FRET NOT Fret not because thy place is small; Thy service need not be, For thou can'st make It all there is Of joy and ministry. The dew drop, as the boundless sea, In God's great plan has part; And this is all Fie asks of thee— Be faithful where thou art! — Annie Johnson Flint * * The only safe and sure way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend. * Men, like steel, are uselesswhen they lose their temper. * * * Full blessing is dependent upon our re lation with Christ, for Christians will either be walking Bibles or downright libels. * * * The bestplace to go when troubles come is to your knees. * * * Faith is not so much believing that God can, but rather that God will. * * * * * * God can make the four walls of a sick room Hold sunshine along with the pain. And the spirit within broken bodies Inspired again and again. Nature compensates for her short comings, Making up for her lack and decreases; God can take a life shattered, crushed, broken, And make heaven inhabit the pieces. It takes faith, vision and will power To determine the state of a soul, In spite of convictions and courage, One sometimes comes short of the goal; But no matter what have been our failures, Our faith in the future increases, When we let God take over our trou bles, For He knows what to do with the pieces.
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