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that their hearts are not right with God. Alienation from Him is the
cause of the burdened condition of our institutions.
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Do not worry. By looking at appearances, and complaining when
difficulty and pressure come, you reveal a sickly, enfeebled faith. By
your words and your works show that your faith is invincible. The
Lord is rich in resources. He owns the world. Look to Him who has
light, and power, and efficiency. He will bless everyone who is seeking
to communicate light and love.
The Lord desires all to understand that their prosperity is hid with
Him in Christ; that it is dependent on their humility and meekness,
their wholehearted obedience and devotion. When they shall learn the
lesson of the great Teacher, to die to self, to put no confidence in man,
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nor to make flesh their arm, then, as they call upon Him, the Lord will
be to them a present help in every time of need. He will guide them in
judgment. He will be at their right hand to give them counsel. He will
say to them: “This is the way, walk ye in it.”
Let the brethren in responsible positions talk faith and courage to
the workers. Cast your net on the right side of the ship, the side of
faith. As long as probation continues, show what can be done by a
consecrated, living church.
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We do not understand as we should the great conflict going on
between invisible agencies, the controversy between loyal and disloyal
angels. Over every man, good and evil angels strive. This is no make-
believe conflict. It is not mimic battles in which we are engaged.
We have to meet most powerful adversaries, and it rests with us to
determine which shall win. We are to find our strength where the early
disciples found theirs. “These all continued with one accord in prayer
and supplication.” “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as
of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were
sitting.” “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost.”
Acts 1:14
;
2:2,
4
.
There is no excuse for defection or despondency, because all the
promises of heavenly grace are for those who hunger and thirst after