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who faithfully presents the word of life, leading men and women into
the way of holiness and peace, is bringing to the foundation material
that will endure, and in the kingdom of God he will be honored as a
wise builder.
Of the apostles it is written, “They went forth, and preached ev-
erywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with
signs following.”
Mark 16:20
. As Christ sent forth His disciples, so
today He sends forth the members of His church. The same power
that the apostles had is for them. If they will make God their strength,
He will work with them, and they shall not labor in vain. Let them
realize that the work in which they are engaged is one upon which the
Lord has placed His signet. God said to Jeremiah, “Say not, I am a
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child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever
I command thee thou shalt speak. Be not afraid of their faces: for I
am with thee to deliver thee.” Then the Lord put forth His hand and
touched His servant’s mouth, saying, “Behold, I have put My words
in thy mouth.”
Jeremiah 1:7-9
. And He bids us go forth to speak the
words He gives us, feeling His holy touch upon our lips.
Christ has given to the church a sacred charge. Every member
should be a channel through which God can communicate to the world
the treasures of His grace, the unsearchable riches of Christ. There is
nothing that the Saviour desires so much as agents who will represent
to the world His Spirit and His character. There is nothing that the
world needs so much as the manifestation through humanity of the
Saviour’s love. All heaven is waiting for men and women through
whom God can reveal the power of Christianity.
The church is God’s agency for the proclamation of truth, empow-
ered by Him to do a special work; and if she is loyal to Him, obedient
to all His commandments, there will dwell within her the excellency
of divine grace. If she will be true to her allegiance, if she will honor
the Lord God of Israel, there is no power that can stand against her.
Zeal for God and His cause moved the disciples to bear witness to
the gospel with mighty power. Should not a like zeal fire our hearts
with a determination to tell the story of redeeming love, of Christ and
Him crucified? It is the privilege of every Christian, not only to look
for, but to hasten the coming of the Saviour.
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If the church will put on the robe of Christ’s righteousness, with-
drawing from all allegiance with the world, there is before her the