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Strength for the Weak, October 14
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are
ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
Revelation 3:2
.
There are many ready to die spiritually, and the Lord calls upon us
to strengthen them. God’s people are to be firmly united in the bonds of
Christian fellowship and are to be strengthened in the faith by speaking
often to one another about the precious truths entrusted to them....
There is spiritual power for all who will seek for it with intensity of
purpose. These will become partakers of the divine nature, for they have
cooperated with God. Influence will be given them, to be increased by a
right use. They will be given an enlargement of power proportionate to
their desire to do the will of God....
Jesus declares that the Father is more willing to give the Holy Spirit
to those who ask Him than parents are to give good gifts to their children.
The Holy Spirit understands man’s every necessity. He will bestow upon
the earnest seeker that for which he hungers and thirsts. The blessings that
God has to bestow are unlimited. We cannot comprehend their height and
depth and breadth. All heaven is at the command of those who, realizing
their lack of wisdom, come directly to the source of wisdom. To such ones
God gives liberally and upbraids not. But let them ask in faith, nothing
wavering.... The one who receives wisdom from on high is the one who
holds fast to the promise, the one who feels his need, and will not be
turned aside....
“Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their
garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy”
(
verse 4
). Because of their faith this honor is bestowed on them. In this
life they did not boast, nor lift up their souls unto vanity. With intensity
of desire, with a pure, holy faith, they grasped the promise of eternal
riches. Their one desire was to be like Christ. Ever they kept the standard
of righteousness uplifted. To them is given an eternal weight of glory,
because on the earth they walked with God, keeping themselves unspotted
from the world, revealing to their fellow beings the righteousness of
Christ.
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