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Feelings No Evidence of Rejection, October 6
The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call
upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he
also will hear their cry, and will save them. Psalm 145:18, 19.
I would call your attention to the precious promises in the Word of
God. All who are children of God have not the same powers, the same
temperaments, the same confidence and boldness. I am glad indeed that
our feelings are no evidence that we are not children of God. The enemy
will tempt you to think that you have done things that have separated you
from God and that He no longer loves you, but our Lord loves us still, and
we may know by the words He has placed on record for just such cases
as yours. “If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus
Christ the righteous” (1 John 2:1). “If we confess our sins, he is faithful
and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness ”
(1 John 1:9)....
God loves you; and the precious Saviour, who gave Himself for you,
will not thrust you from Him because you are tempted and in your weakness
may have been overcome. He loves you still.
Peter denied his Lord in the hour of trial, but Jesus did not forsake His
poor disciple. Although Peter hated himself, the Lord loved him, and after
His resurrection He called him by name and sent him a loving message.
O what a kind, loving, compassionate Saviour we have! And He loves us
though we err.
Now do not worry yourself out of the arms of the dear Saviour, but rest
trustingly in faith. He loves you; He cares for you. He is blessing you
and will give you His peace and grace. He is saying to you, “Thy sins be
forgiven thee.” You may be depressed with bodily infirmities, but that is
not evidence that the Lord is not working in your behalf every day. He will
pardon you, and that abundantly. Gather to your soul the sweet promises
of God. Jesus is our constant, unfailing friend, and He wants you to trust
in Him.... Look away from yourself to the perfection of Christ.8 [286]
8 Letter 99, 1896.
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