Nuts are found in clusters and groups. One may find a tree with more than a thousand nuts on it. As you know, Brazil nuts grow in clus ters while walnuts usually appear in twos and threes. You remember, the Lord Jesus said that where two or three were gathered together in His name He would be there in the midst of them. We are not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but join with each other the more as we see the return of Christ approaching. Christians, basically, have the same desires, thoughts and likes. No mat ter what the denominational title, we can all rejoice in the same blessed message of redemption. As we mentioned, nuts are good for food, and are profitable in com mercial trade. This is true of Chris tians, too. They are valuable, “the salt of the earth.” They are the “balance wheel” of society. Chris tian principles guide the counsels of men. Some nuts have thin shells while others are thick and hard. In Chris tian lives some are more easily touched and emotional. They show their feelings with tears or with shouting. Others seem cold and ap parently repel the friendship of those whom they meet. God does reach the heart, however, through the rough and tough exterior. Nuts are like seeds. They are planted in order to reproduce. Nuts are the seeds of the tree from which they fell. Christians, too, are to be reproductive. My s a lv a tio n took place because a coal miner came to bring the Gospel. Then a shoe sales man explained it further and a tent maker finally led me to do something about it. Three different kinds of men had something to do with my redemption. The Lord plants us where He sees we can do the most good and produce the best crop. Every Christian has the power and privilege of making known the story
of redeeming love in such a way that others will believe and will be brought into life, light and liberty. The Christian who does not repro duce himself in others surely has failed in God’s plan, neglecting the opportunity given by the Lord. It is important to consider that TODAY Help me to place in Thy hands today The thing that my heart most fears, Tomorrow's anguish and bitter pain. Tomorrow's sorrow and tears. The long, long years and the loneli ness. The silence, the vacant chair, The grief of today is enough, dear Lord, But tomorrow's I cannot bear! Ease Thou my burden and lighten my load Till only today is left. Soft comes His voice in the hush of my soul, "Oh, broken heart, and bereft, "M y grace is sufficient for thee, today; Pillow upon my breast Thy weary head; in M y circling arms Today thou shalt find rest. "Today I can meet thine every need, Today My love can fill The echoing chambers of thy heart; Then rest thee and be still. "Be still and trust— -tomorrow's tears May all be wiped away By God Himself. O grieving heart, Thy Lord may come today! nuts are durable. They withstand the storms and weather thé gales. They are not easily injured by ad verse conditions although constantly exposed to the elements. Even in the trials of life which confront us, it is wonderful to know that we can keep our place in perfect peace on the tree of eternal life. 4
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