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The Blessings of Fellowship in Prayer, March 26
Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another; and the
Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was
written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought
upon his name.
Malachi 3:16
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If Christians would associate together, speaking to each other of the
love of God, and of the precious truths of redemption, their own hearts
would be refreshed, and they would refresh one another. We may be daily
learning more of our heavenly Father, gaining a fresh experience of His
grace; then we shall desire to speak of His love; and as we do this, our
own hearts will be warmed and encouraged. If we thought and talked
more of Jesus and less of self, we should have far more of His presence.
Let small companies assemble in the evening, at noon, or in the early
morning to study the Bible. Let them have a season of prayer, that they
may be strengthened, enlightened, and sanctified by the Holy Spirit.... If
you yourselves will open the door to receive it, a great blessing will come
to you. Angels of God will be in your assembly. You will feed upon the
leaves of the tree of life.
The fact that the Lord has been represented as hearkening to the words
spoken by His witnesses, tells us that Jesus is in our very midst. He says,
“Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the
midst.” One person is not to do all the witnessing for Jesus, but every one
who loves God is to testify of the preciousness of His grace and truth.
Praying together will bind hearts to God in bonds that will endure;
confessing Christ openly and bravely, exhibiting in our characters His
meekness, humility, and love, will charm others with the beauty of holi-
ness.
God will remember those who have met together and thought upon
His name, and He will spare them from the great conflagration. They will
be as precious jewels in His sight.... It is not a vain thing to serve God.
There is a priceless reward for those who devote their life to His service.
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