BIBLE MODELS
by Dr. Walter L. Wilson
I N the B ible , we find some very in teresting models or patterns for our lives. In James 5:10, we read, “Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an exmple.” Think of Abel who was killed by his brother Cain. In Hebrews 11:4, we read, “By faith Abel offered unto God a more excel lent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was right eous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speak- eth.” Abel had sins in his life and he admitted it. He obtained a sacrifice and offered it to God. He made an atonement for his iniquities. Al though he is dead he still has a mes sage for us. Don’t try to bring the things that you have accomplished with your own hands. This will never avail whatsoever. It takes blood to put away sins. That is what is meant by the lamb’s death. Here is a righteous man under the blood. Don’t trust in anything else as Cain did.
There is also Enoch who serves as our “model walker.” What a wonder ful thing to walk with God. When one walks with a person he gets to be like that individual. Consecration or dedication is actually a well regu lated life walking with the Lord. And Enoch walked with God even after Methuselah came. Many people think that after the baby comes, they don’t need to walk with God any more. They don’t have the time. They have a good excuse to stay home from fellowship with other be lievers. Have you noticed how that when you want to go anywhere, the child is sick or needs special atten tion? It spoils so many of your plans. Enoch walked with God even after he begat Methuselah. What a wonderful thing that the great Crea tor of the universe invites you to walk with Him. One time a financier came to James Pierpont Morgan, Sr., to see how and where he might borrow $100,000. After some conversation, Mr. Morgan said, “I want you to meet some of the other bankers here on Wall Street.” So they crossed the street to the Equitable Trust Company, then to the Manhattan Bank, the Irving National Bank, the City National Bank and others in this important financial mecca. When they got back to Mor gan’s office, the man asked, “But how about the hundred thousand dollars?” The wealthy leader responded, “Oh, any of those fellows will lend it to you now because they know you to be my friend. We have walked around arm-in-arm and they will give you as much as you need.” Walk with God, my friend, and the same will be true with you. If you keep company with the Lord He will give you what your heart and soul needs. He loves to do it. Noah was the model worker. He built an ark giving us the lesson of 5
Dr. Walter L. Wilson (seated), goes over broadcasts with Mr. Ed Steele, Biola Extension radio stations director.
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