disappointment after another. The Bible tells us, “There is no rest to the wicked.” D ISA G R EE IN G W IT H GOD We called Him "Lo rd " and believe His Word, We're careful all along our way, And yet He says, "W hy call me 'Lord' And do not the things I say?" He tells us to forgive our brother And we say we do; but oh, The lives we live speak out in truth, "Not so, my Lord, not so." Believe in prayer? Of course we do. His great promises we know; And yet, attendance at prayer meet- irtg Speaks forth, "Not so, not so." "And ye shall be witnesses unto Me Wherever ye may go." And yet, when that times comes we say, "Not so, my Lord, not so." We know He makes all grace abound And gives us all we need; And still we hold each penny dear, "Not so, my Lord," we plead. We read the words, "Be anxious for naught"; And yet we worry so. We know the verse, believe its truth, And yet we say, "Not so." My brother, what will He say to you When the race of life is done? "Depart from Me, I know you not" Or, "Well done, My beloved one." Then the Word states that Issa char saw the land that it was pleas 12
O n e o f t h e t w e l v e sons of Jacob, about whom we hear very lit tle, is Issachar. In Genesis 49:14 and 15. We read, “Issachar is a stronge ass couching down between two burdens: And he saw that rest was good, and the ‘land that it was pleasant; and he bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.” What a picture of a bur den-bearer! I believe that while this is a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ, it should also be true of you and me. The Bible tells us that every first ling of an ass was to be redeemed with a lamb or else its neck was to be broken (Ex. 13:13). This shows us that this was a redeemed one and one who was strong. I t is marvelous what these burros can carry. They take on all kinds of loads. They are not for ornaments or racing. The reference to “couching down” indi cates a willingness to carry the ap pointed task. He is willing to be a servant of others. This is just like the Saviour. The Lord came perfect ly willing to carry your burden if you will give it to Him willingly. We in turn are given the burden of saving lost souls and of comforting and helping others. I t says of Issa char that he bowed down and was willing to accept the load. Are we? When you are weary and tired, aren’t you glad you can come to a place to sit down? We all need rest from the daily labors, sorrows, griefs and problems of life. The Lord knows that rest is good. You can be sure that the devil has no rest for you. The eye, humanly speaking, is never satisfied with seeing, nor the ear with hearing. Don’t think you will ever find peace or contentment in the devil’s service. It is just one
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