he was God’s great servant and the Lord honored him. When you know the Lord, no matter what the trouble or the difficulty might be, He will give you rest. How quickly we forget that God is able to do just exactly what He has prom ised. Why is it we are so hesitant to take Him at His Word? Do we think we know better than the One
God is as great in minuteness as He is in magnitude. * * « The trouble with doing nothing is that you can't stop to rest. * * * FALSE PHRASES Some people have a habit of using phrases which may appear to be logical on the surface which, in reality, especial ly for the Christian, are definitely not. Such as the old cliche, “The world owes every man a living.” Today, the popular, socialistic philosophy seems to be toward government care (and taxation) from “the cradle to the grave.” Any man who is, as the old adage puts it, “worth his salt," will not desire this type of liberal- istic control. The Scriptural challenge to the crooked and corrupt generation is, “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord." Then, think of the vast hue and cry today, “Human rights, not property rights." Stop for a moment, however, and take a quick look around the world. One will have to ad mit readily that where there are no private property rights, there are no human rights. One other falacious state ment all of us have heard is, “The end justifies the means.” Such a statement was what caused the crucifixion of our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. It actu ally stems from the sinfulness of the human heart. This was the evil purpose which brought torture to the martyrs, the burning at the stake of faithful be- believers, and the corruption in many areas of Christianity into merely another one of the more than 250 religions of the world. One religious body openly declares that as long as the final goal is achieved it does not matter how one reaches it. In this way lying, stealing, cheating, to name but a few, are per- missable as long as the religious system furthers its selfish goals. But as God’s true children, redeemed by His love and grace, we are told not to pattern our lives after this world, not to be con formed but to be transformed by the re newing of our minds, through the power of God’s Holy Spirit, that we “may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." * * * "Anger," with the exception of only one letter, spells the same as "danger!" * * * If you have fallen into sin, seek forgive ness. The troubles of life should make us better and not bitter. 20
ANYTIME— BUT SUNDAY Lord, they say You're coming Soon to take the church. Please don't come on Sunday And leave me in the lurch. I like to go to worship But due to life's demand, I'm not there very often— I'm sure You understand. In winter it's the weather— So blustery with snow; In springtime it's too rainy, In fall I just can't go, Because I'm simply worn out By summer's harried pace, All the week I'm working— It's just a mad, "rat race." In summer it's so balmy, The weather's just too fine To stay inside a building— I'd miss my outdoor time. True they're short of helpers, The class will have a gap, But it's the only day I have To play, or work or nap. I've many things to catch up Now that the weather's fair— Wash the car or cook out, Or just put up my hair. Don't think I'm a heathen Because of just one day— Come anytime but Sunday, Lord, that's my busy day.
— R. W. Cooper
Who made us as to what we need? We want more money, better clothes, a new car, and so many other things which we erroneously believe will bring us satisfaction. But true con tentment is only found in Him. God promises us rest even amid our busied lives. Have you really claimed this blessed promise?
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