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grace of God; and, beholding, we are encouraged in our striving after
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righteousness. As we read of the precious experiences granted them,
of the light and love and blessing it was theirs to enjoy, and of the work
they wrought through the grace given them, the spirit that inspired
them kindles a flame of holy emulation in our hearts and a desire to be
like them in character—like them to walk with God.
Jesus said of the Old Testament Scriptures,—and how much more is
it true of the New,—“They are they which testify of Me,” the Redeemer,
Him in whom our hopes of eternal life are centered.
John 5:39
. Yes,
the whole Bible tells of Christ. From the first record of creation—for
“without Him was not anything made that was made”—to the closing
promise, “Behold, I come quickly,” we are reading of His works and
listening to His voice.
John 1:3
;
Revelation 22:12
. If you would
become acquainted with the Saviour, study the Holy Scriptures.
Fill the whole heart with the words of God. They are the living
water, quenching your burning thirst. They are the living bread from
heaven. Jesus declares, “Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man,
and drink His blood, ye have no life in you.” And He explains Himself
by saying, “The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they
are life.”
John 6:53, 63
. Our bodies are built up from what we eat and
drink; and as in the natural economy, so in the spiritual economy: it is
what we meditate upon that will give tone and strength to our spiritual
nature.
The theme of redemption is one that the angels desire to look into;
it will be the science and the song of the redeemed throughout the
ceaseless ages of eternity. Is it not worthy of careful thought and study
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now? The infinite mercy and love of Jesus, the sacrifice made in our
behalf, call for the most serious and solemn reflection. We should
dwell upon the character of our dear Redeemer and Intercessor. We
should meditate upon the mission of Him who came to save His people
from their sins. As we thus contemplate heavenly themes, our faith
and love will grow stronger, and our prayers will be more and more
acceptable to God, because they will be more and more mixed with
faith and love. They will be intelligent and fervent. There will be
more constant confidence in Jesus, and a daily, living experience in
His power to save to the uttermost all that come unto God by Him.
As we meditate upon the perfections of the Saviour, we shall desire
to be wholly transformed and renewed in the image of His purity. There