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Virtue of Self-Forgetfulness, April 22
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ
liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the
faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20
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By faith Paul appropriated the grace of Christ, and this grace supplied
the necessities of his soul. By faith he received the heavenly gift, and
imparted it to souls longing for light. This is the experience we need....
Pray for this faith. Strive for it. Believe that God will give it to you.
There is a great work to be done in our world. This is no dreamland. Be-
fore us are living realities. On every hand are to be seen the manifestations
of Satan’s power. Let us co-operate with Him who works to restore and
uplift. And let us not forget that he who works for Christ must recruit his
strength at the source of all strength.... Christians need power of thought,
firmness of will, and knowledge that comes from the study of God’s Word.
They cannot afford to fill their minds with trifles. Every day they must be
renewed in spiritual power.
Learn of Him who has said, “I am meek and lowly in heart.” Learning
of Him, you will find rest. Day by day you will gain an experience in the
things of God, day by day realize the greatness of His salvation and the
glory of a union with Him. Constantly you will learn better how to live
Christlike, and constantly you will grow more like the Saviour.
If we will die to self, if we will enlarge our idea of what Christ can be
to us and what we can be to Him, if we will unite with one another in the
bonds of Christian fellowship, God will work through us with mighty power.
Then we shall be sanctified through the truth. We shall indeed be chosen by
God and controlled by His Spirit. Every day of life will be precious to us,
because we shall see in it an opportunity to use our entrusted gifts for the
blessing of others.
We must forget self in loving service for others.... We may not remember
some act of kindness which we do, ... but eternity will bring out in all its
brightness every act done for the salvation of souls, every word spoken for
the comfort of God’s children; and these deeds done for Christ’s sake will
be a part of our joy through all eternity.
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