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Look at Things Eternal, November 21
We look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are
not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things
which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18
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If the church will put on the robe of Christ’s righteousness, withdrawing
from all allegiance with the world, there is before her the dawn of a bright
and glorious day. God’s promise to her will stand fast forever.... Truth,
passing by those who despise and reject it, will triumph. Although at times
apparently retarded, its progress has never been checked.... Endowed with
divine energy, it will cut its way through the strongest barriers and triumph
over every obstacle.
What sustained the Son of God during His life of toil and sacrifice? He
saw the results of the travail of His soul and was satisfied. Looking into
eternity, He beheld the happiness of those who through His humiliation
had received pardon and everlasting life. His ear caught the shout of the
redeemed. He heard the ransomed ones singing the song of Moses and the
Lamb.
We may have a vision of the future, the blessedness of heaven. In the
Bible are revealed visions of the future glory, scenes pictured by the hand
of God, and these are dear to His church. By faith we may stand on the
threshold of the eternal city, and hear the gracious welcome given to those
who in this life co-operate with Christ, regarding it as an honor to suffer for
His sake. As the words are spoken, “Come, ye blessed of my Father,” they
cast their crowns at the feet of the Redeemer, exclaiming, “Worthy is the
Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength,
and honour, and glory, and blessing.... Honour, and glory, and power, be
unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.”
Matthew 25:34
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Revelation 5:12, 13
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There the redeemed greet those who led them to the Saviour, and all
unite in praising Him who died that human beings might have the life that
measures with the life of God. The conflict is over. Tribulation and strife
are at an end. Songs of victory fill all heaven as the ransomed ones take
up the joyful strain, Worthy, worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and lives
again, a triumphant conqueror.
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