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Jairus and a widow’s son from the dead. It would be most interesting to trace the after life of those children whose mothers brought them to Jesus that He might lay His hands upon their heads and bless them. Children may be brought to Jesus now and consecrated to His service just as if He were here upon the earth. The after life of such a child will surely be different from that of another child with whom Jesus had nothing to do. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19. Mart 9:38-50. Doing Good in Jesns’ Name. It is impossible that anyone should be against Christ, who is acting in His name. The life and ministry of Jesus had a wide influence and there were doubtless many who believed on Him who did not accompany Him and share His labors. They even had faith enough to cast out evil spirits but it was done in the name of Jesus. The prohibi tion of the disciples perhaps was due to jealousy rather than loyalty to the Master. At any rate they were parti sans and Jesus sought to give them a broader view. We should not hesitate to encourage those who are really doing good work for the Lord although they may not work with us. We may respect their motives without approving their methods. THURSDAY, Nov. 20. Mark 10:13-16. Of Such Is the Kingdom. The condition of entering the king dom of God is the new birth. John 3:3. The evidence of being in it is childlikeness. Jesus exalts childhood and shows the need of a childlike spirit. He taught always that greatness in His kingdom was measured by service and consisted in obedience, humility and faith. They who make the attainment of greatness their ambition and quest are fore-doomed to disappointment, for the effort to attain it, disqualifies the one who makes it. As happiness is the
by-product of holiness, so greatness is the aftermath of unselfish service. FRIDAY, Nov. 21. Matt. 8:5-13. The Centurion’s Servant Healed. This Roman officer re-enforced his faith by an argument from the less to the greater. He said, “I occupy a subor dinate place, under authority with com manders over me; nevertheless I am ‘obeyed by those under me and my word is potent with them. I have power to send them hither and thither and they go at my bidding. If I, a mere sub altern can do this, how much more canst Thou, the Prince of the Heavenly Host With angels to obey Thy word and do Thy will? What need is there that Thou shouldst come to my house? Delegate to one of Thine angels to perform this errand of mercy and it shall be done.” This showed such a union of humility and faith that Jesus was filled with ad miration and declared that He had not found such faith in Israel where it might have been expected if anywhere. It is no wonder that his prayer was answered and his servant healed in that self same hour. SATURDAY, Nov. 22. 1 Cor. 3 :1 -9 . God’s Fellow-Workers. It has been said that we can do noth ing without God and that God will do nothing without us. He permits us to work with Him in the accomplishment of His eternal purposes. This permis sion is a gracious privilege to further our own well-being rather than a neces sity on the part of God. He doubtless could get on very well without us and the angels are willing and efficient workers but He is pleased to associate us with Himself in human redemption. Angels may covet the privilege in vain and envy us this exalted honor. An angel came to Cornelius, Acts 10:3, but instead of preaching the Gospel to him, he could only tell him where to find a man for that purpose. The work is
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