thrown, bleeding, to the ground. His arm was so crushed and bones mangled that it was afterwards useless. Only the timely intervention of his body guard, drawing the attention of the wild beast to himself, saved his life. The enraged animal pounced on the faithful native. By this time several others had arrived to destroy the fero cious creature. As a result, Livingstone’s life was spared for thirty years. And he was the human tool God used to usher in many precious souls to eter nity’s shore. This woman w ill be credit ed with eternal results because she in vested in a fruitful ministry for the Lord Jesus. Have you ever thought of making a sacrificial loan to the Lord? “He that lendeth unto the Lord that which he hath given w ill he pay him again!’ (Proverbs 19:17). * Temper makes a man speak his mind when he should be minding his speech. * * * MUSIC IN SILENCE “There is no music in a rest, but there is the making of great music in it,” John Ruskin pointed out. Music is often broken off by “rests,” which we usually and foolishly think are jaring disharmonies. Sickness, disappointed plans, frustrated efforts may be “rests” God has for us, while we lament that our voices must be silent. How does the musician read the rest? There needs to be a definite pause if the rest of the melody is to make any sense. In life itself rests are not to be slurred over or omitted. And who holds the baton to beat the melody? God Himself! Paul writes, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, “Teach and admonish one an other w ith psalms, and hymns, and sacred songs, fu ll of the loving-kindness of God, lifting your hearts in song to Him!’ (Colossians 3:16, 20th Century New Testament). * * * It is good to be content with what you have, but never with what you are. * * * * *
RECIPE FOR DEFEAT Spiritually speaking, failure is what the deuil desires of every Christian. To make his dream come true one need only follow these suggestions: 1. Pursue the line of least resistance. Take a “peace at any price” attitude. Be neutral on all spiritual and right eous issues: don’t take sides, but try to please everybody. 2. Alienate yourself from church membership. Stay at home on the lard!s Day. Only go to church when you feel like it and when it’s convenient. 3. Indulge your carnal appetite. Take it easy on Sunday. I ls a day of rest; be lazy, selfish and take care of your self; compete with the world and all its ways. 4. Look at the inconsistencies and sins of others. Pick flaws, find fault, criticize, be cynical. Lots of Christians don’t act like them so just think about that. Find the wrongs of others and talk about them. 5. Unite with worldly organizations, join some group and be more faithful to it than to the church. You’ll find many fine people there and after all, you don’t have to be so narrow. * * * One wouldn't mind the aim of some people if we only knew they were straight shooters. * SHARING IN THE HARVEST When David Livingstone left for Africa, a woman by the name of Mrs. MacRoberts wrote this warrior of the cross and included a special stipulated gift for his ministry. She had saved it over a period of time for her retire ment. Yet she knew the Spirit of God was directing her. She told the mis sionary statesman that he was to spare himself any unnecessary danger and needless toil by hiring a competent servant who might look after him. Livingstone, bowing to the wishes of this faithful saint, hired a native work er named, “Sebalwe.” On one early missionary expedition he went into a dense area where fierce animal abounded. During this time, a lion attacked Livingstone and he w a s * *
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