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Restore the Old Paths, August 8
Saved to Serve
And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou
shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt
be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to
dwell in.
Isaiah 58:12
The work specified in these words is the work God requires His
people to do. It is a work of God’s own appointment. With the work of
advocating the commandments of God and repairing the breach that has
been made in the law of God, we are to mingle compassion for suffering
humanity. We are to show supreme love to God; we are to exalt His
memorial, which has been trodden down by unholy feet; and with this,
we are to manifest mercy, benevolence, and the tenderest pity for the
fallen race. “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” As a people we
must take hold of this work. Love revealed for suffering humanity gives
significance and power to the truth.
The evangelization of the world is the work that God has given to
those who go forth in His name. They are to be co-laborers with Christ,
revealing to those ready to perish His tender, pitying love. God calls
for thousands to work for Him, not by preaching to those who know
the truth, going over and over the same ground, but by warning those
who have never heard the last message of mercy. Work, with a heart
filled with an earnest longing for souls. Do medical missionary work.
Thus you will gain access to the hearts of the people. The way will be
prepared for more decided proclamation of the truth. You will find that
relieving their physical suffering gives you opportunity to minister to
their spiritual needs.
The Lord will give you success in this work; for the gospel is the
power of God unto salvation when it is interwoven with the practical life,
when it is lived and practiced. The union of Christlike work for the body
and Christlike work for the soul is the true interpretation of the gospel.
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