sorrow, and a garment of praise rather than a spirit of heaviness. No one else can do that! In Herod’s case here, while it doesn’t say specifically, no doubt his purpose was to see Jesus out of idle curiosity. There are a lot of people like that today. Are you one of them? Then, do you remember the woman about whom L uk e writes who brought an alabaster box to the Lord. She put it at Jesus’ feet breaking it as a symbol that she wanted forgive ness. No doubt she was a woman of the streets; one who sold her body. She came to the Lord just as she was. There was nothing she could do about her guiltiness without His help. She kissed His feet and washed them with the hairs of her head. How she longed for the opportunity to be with Him. Christ told her, “Your sins are forgiven; go in peace.” She received this without even asking, for she showed by her actions what her needs were. He knew she had repented of the type of life she had been living. I t is further interesting to realize that over in Bible times an alabaster box was the equivalent to our modern hope chest. The box revealed that she wanted a lover. She had found the One to whom she committed her whole life and soul. The breaking of the box was a symbol that her quest had ended. What a beautiful picture. She an swered the open invitation of the Lord, Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” That is what she wanted. How about you ? Do you have a box to break a t His feet? You may be a very sweet, honest, upright, and re ligious person, but does the Lord have your heart? Have you ever seen Him with the eye of faith? Pilate desired to see Jesus, but his purpose was evil. Herod’s interest was passing at best. It was his soldiers who prepared the crown of thorns for Christ. How will you look upon the Saviour of the world? Has He ever forgiven you of your sins? Have you given Him your whole life: body, soul and spirit? Let Him put His robes of righteous-
Biola School of Missionary Modlcino students working In dental laboratory. Loft to right are Jenny Loo, from Cambodia; Patricia Schuti from Los Angelos; and Carolyn Sanders from Atlanta, Georgia. WORK AND TAXES A leading national mdgazine recent ly came out with a brief note which should give us some idea of the tre mendous cost of aur nation’s day-to- day operation. 1The illustration is given for ehsy Comprehension that on May 7th, lff$5fat 1:12 in the after noon, if you are a wage earner, you will have completed the work neces sary to pay your share of federal, state and local government opera tions. The New York State Chamber of Commerce reports that the average man has to work nearly 90 days to earn the 37% of his income which goes for various taxes. Of course, the money has to be paid; ,we have no choice. But what about our Christian stewardship. There is no force exerted when it comes to furthering the Lord’s causes. It is interesting to realize that for every missionary we have sent into foreign lands, it has cost the church approximately $1,500. For every man in the armed forces we send, however, the costs are $30,000. Which has the more lasting effect. ness upon you as the free g ift of sal vation. Go to see Him today. Do not put it off a moment longer for “now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation.” 8
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