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The Appeal of Concern The outreach of faith is prompted by need, promoted by knowledge, and made positive by assurance. Faith, though forced by circumstance, will sooner or later wel come the invitation to “ come boldly to the throne of grace” (Heb. 4:12). The Apostle Peter asked, “To whom else shall we go, Lord?” But there is a note of sadness suggested in his inquiry. Generally, recourse to the Al mighty is only pursued when all other means have failed. It is no compliment to Deity to make heaven our last resort. David had previously raised the question, “What can the righteous do if the foundations be destroyed?” (Ps. 11:3). The first thing the righteous can do in the midst of life’s terrifying reverses is to ask, “Why stand we in THE K IN G 'S BU SINESS
We Are Flying Too Low In Our Christian Profession T h e r e is something explosive about David’s plea, which is not unusual when one’s heart is overwhelmed. The heart, it is said, dilates with joy, contracts with sad ness, breaks with sorrow, melts with discouragement, forsakes with terror, is desolate with amazement, and fluctuates with doubt. When there is a combination of certain of these coronary reactions, one could well be frustrated or even incapacitated. At such a time there is great peace and deep consolation in knowing the “Rock that is higher” — the true Source of help from above. 12
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