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Abundant Mercy, April 22
They that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord,
hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Psalm 9:10
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A soul whom God had forsaken would never feel as you [
from a letter
of comfort to a troubled heart
] have felt and would never love the truth
and salvation as you have loved it. Oh, if God’s Spirit ceases to strive with
a soul it is left in an indifferent state, and all the time thinks that it is well
enough off.... You must not gratify the enemy in the least by doubting
and casting away your confidence. Said the angel, “God leaves not His
people, even if they err. He turns not from them in wrath for any light
thing. If they sin they have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the
righteous.”
This Advocate pleads for sinners and the Father accepts His prayer.
He turns not away the request of His beloved Son. He who so loved
you as to give His own life for you will not turn you off and forsake you
unless you willfully, determinedly forsake Him to serve the world and
Satan. Jesus loves to have you come to Him just as you are, hopeless and
helpless, and cast yourself upon His all- abundant mercy and believe that
He will receive you just as you are.
You dwell upon the dark side. You must turn your mind away, and
instead of thinking all the time upon the wrath of God, think of His
abundant mercy, His willingness to save poor sinners, and then believe
He saves you. You must in the name of God break this spell that is upon
you. You must cry out, “I will, I do believe!” Jesus retains your name
upon His breastplate and pleads for you before His Father, and if your
eyes could be opened you would see heavenly angels ministering unto
you, hovering about and driving back the evil angels that they should not
utterly destroy....
God calls upon you to believe. Heed His voice. Cease talking of
the wrath of God and talk of His compassion and His abundant mercy.
Jesus sits as a refiner and purifier of silver. The furnace in which you may
be placed may be very hot, yet you will come forth as gold seven times
purified, reflecting the image of Jesus. Have courage. Look up, believe,
and you shall see of the salvation of God.
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