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T H E K I N G ’ S B U S I N E S S
April 1924
COMMENTS ON C. E. TOPICS Rev. V. V. Morgan APRIL 13, 1924 My Decisions-—What They Have Meant to Me. Luke 15:18; 10:42
sionary has a job big enough to use every and any talent, for every ounce of muscle and mind, and to occupy every hour of the time. Every Endeavorer ought to be a Life-Work Recruit,— so shape the plans of his life that when the call comes to any field, he will at once respond with a joyful, “Here am I, send me.” MAY 4, 1924 In His Steps—How Jesus Overcame Temptation—Consecra tion Meeting, Luke 4:1-13; John 14:30 Our Lord traveled the whole length of the road of temp tation and trial. He was God veiled in human flesh, and felt the pangs of temptation in all points, “yet without sin.” (Heb. 4:15, 16; Heb. 2 :18 ). In every temptation He was victor. We will never experience any temptation that He does not understand and which He cannot conquer for ms. His defense was the Holy Spirit, (Luke 4:1) and the Holy Word, (Luke 4:4, 8, 12). Each attack He met with the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God (Eph. 6 :17 ), in the power of the Spirit of God. The same resources are at our command. The disciple is not above His Lord. (Matt. 10:24; Gen. 3:6 cf 1 John 2:16; 1 Cor. 10:13; James 1:12; 2 Thess. 3:3; Matt. 26:41; Psa. 56:13; Psa, 14:13; John 17:15; Eph. 4:27; James 4:7; Prov. 1:10; Gal. 5:16; Eph. 6:11-17; 2 Pet. 2:9; 1 John 4:4; Heb. 2:18; Psa. 119: 11; Rev. 3:10; Jude 24; Isa. 26:3; Rev. 12:11; Phil. 4:13.) ate ate ate “I’LL GO WITH HIM ALL THE WAY” A. W. Orwig It is one thing lustily and confidently to sing the above words, and quite another thing to go with Jesus “all the way” in which he may desire to lead us for his glory and our own present and eternal salvation. Thank God, many have followed him even unto a violent and painful death, and others are willing to pass through the same ordeal. And while we may feel certain that we would be willing to go with Jesus through all that he went, it may be well to consider some divine admonitions concerning the pos sibility of failure. After Jesus had declared to his disciples that they would fail in their loyalty to him in the face of danger, he said to! them, “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into tempta tion.” Alas for the moral frailty of many who declare their willingness to go with Jesus through the sufferings he calmly endured. See how poor Peter and the rest of the disciples wretch edly failed to cling to Jesus through the season of his arrest and crucifixion! All of them boastfully affirmed that they would die with him rather than deny him. But in stead of going with him “all the way,” even only so far as full sympathy is concerned, they “all forsook him and fled!” Jesus says, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.” And we sometimes sing, “I have heard my Saviour calling, Take thy cross and follow me.” But how many do not truly “take up” the "cross” and “follow” him! Real self-denial or coming out from the world, is not the rule of the majority of professors of Christianity. To go with Jesus "through the valley,” where the path way is often “dark and dreary,” and the “conflict” with the powers of darkness is terrific, means more than many Christians imagine, and from which they would shrink if really subjected to the test.
Make this service a testimony meeting. Have those who take part tell of the Important decisions in their lives; what brought them about; of the struggles to make the right decisions, and of the results of so doing. Have them tell the story of their decision for the Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour. Others to tell of their decision to join the C. E. society; to become a Quiet Hour Member; a Tenth Legioner, etc. God has made man like Himself in that he has a will, the power of choice. Life is made up of decisions. De cision determines our eternal destiny, whether heaven or hell. (See John 3:l'8-36). Decision determines character. Choice of books, companions, vocation, amusement, por trays as well as determines character. Decision determines our knowledge. (John 7 :17 ). Decision determines our success. (See 2 Chron. 16 :9 ). If we decide to let Him have His way we Will be successful. (Matt. 6:24; 1 Kings 18:21; Joshua 24:15; Matt. 12:30). For the believer in Jesus Christ, Easter is the most joyful time of the year. The resurrection means: A Sure Founda tion for our faith. All of man’s future— his weal or woe,— heaven or hell,-—salvation or damnation, depended upon the death of Christ and His subsequent resurrection. The crucifixion and resurrection are the two central pillars of the Gospel. (1 Cor. 15:1-3). The Seal of Approval. His death was the price of redemption. The work was finished on the Cross and the Resurrection shows that God was satisfied. (Rom. 4:24-25, 5 :1 ). It was God’s great “Amen” to the “It is finished” cry of His Son. Supremacy over Sin and Death (1 Cor. 15:55-57). (Rom. 6:9, 10, 14). Subjugation of Satan (Heb. 2:14, 15). By the resurrection of Christ, Satan’s power over the Christian was rendered in effective. The Subsequent Resurrection of all Men (1 Cor. 15:20, 21; John 5:25-27; 1 Thess. 4:14; 2 Cor. 4:14). APRIL 27, 1924 What Opportunities do Missions offer for Life Service , Acts 13:1-3; 16:9, 10; Mark 6: 7-13 The missionary call is a call to life service. The best life is a life spent in God’s service. In many ways the greatest opportunities for service are to be found on the mission fields. The chief business of every Christian is soul-winning. In many respects, the greatest opportunities for soul-winning are to be found on the mission fields. While evangelization is the main work in all mission fields, it always involves other phases besides preaching,— school-work, medical, industrial, colportage, translating, visitation, path-finding, resident pastoral work, etc. A mis APRIL 20, 1924 Easter—A Time of Joy, 1 Cor. 15:1-8; 51-55.
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