by Dr. Ralph L. Keiper
COME YE BLESSED
T here are two classes of nations described in our Lord’s Olivet Discourse. Two separate destinies are given for each; one is an invitation, the other an exclusion. To one He says, “Come ye,” while to the other He must say, “Go ye.” In Matthew 25:34 we read, “Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” The word “come” denotes fel lowship, although, on the opposite hand, the word “go” suggests separa tion. Have you ever been mentioned in someone’s will? Several have told me that I have been included in theirs; however, from the consideration of their health, I am afraid they will live much longer than I will. So actually, there is no point in being in a person’s will unless they die. Our Lord Jesus Christ died on Calvary’s cross. Consequently, whatever He has left us will be ours for He, the Testa tor, has died. I have in my study a number of things which people have left to me. $.s I look over these precious posses sions, I think of the wonderful times we had together before they went to be with the Lord. The Saviour not only left us a wonderful inheritance, but also rose again so that we might •enjoy the fullness and satisfaction of life. The wonderful thing is that as a result everything He has left me He also enjoys with me. Why should Christ say that we should be blessed? In verses 35 and 36 we read our Lord’s words, “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.” Here were people who were faithful in providing and caring for the Lord. In making
these statements to them, these faith ful ones were surprised. For their re sponse is, “When saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee?” -In other words, “How could we do all these things for You when You were seated at the right hand of the Father?” Christ explains that He was, of a fact, in heaven. But He was also represent ed in the poor, naked, hungry and sick. He suggests that when they saw those in need and responded they were working in them for Him. This is what is meant in verse 40 where we read, “Verily I say unto you, Inas much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” This brings a star tling fact to our attention. So many times we are influenced by the world as we considered “great” luminaries or heros. “Who’s Who” is a book which lists all the great as well as those who think they are great. This portion of Scripture suggests that God has His “Who’s Who.” By the standards of the world they may be far from any stature of fame. The Lord Jesus tells us that when we help those who stand in need, we
Dr. Walter L Wilson, beloved Bible teacher, will return te "The Biola Hour" during February. He is pictured here in our studios as the programs were prepared.
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