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Reveal Jesus’ Love Through Speech, March 25
The Lord God has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know
how to speak a word in season to him who is weary.
Isaiah 50:4
, NKJV.
All around us are afflicted souls. Here and there, everywhere, we may find
them. Let us search out these suffering ones and speak a word in season to comfort
their hearts. Let us ever be channels through which shall flow the refreshing waters
of compassion.
In all our associations it should be remembered that in the experience of others
there are chapters sealed from mortal sight. On the pages of memory are sad
histories that are sacredly guarded from curious eyes. There stand registered long,
hard battles with trying circumstances, perhaps troubles in the home life, that day
by day weaken courage, confidence, and faith. Those who are fighting the battle of
life at great odds may be strengthened and encouraged by little attentions that cost
only a loving effort. To such the strong, helpful grasp of the hand by a true friend is
worth more than gold or silver. Words of kindness are as welcome as the smile of
angels.
There are multitudes struggling with poverty, compelled to labor hard for small
wages, and able to secure but the barest necessities of life. Toil and deprivation, with
no hope of better things, make their burden very heavy. When pain and sickness
are added, the burden is almost insupportable. Careworn and oppressed, they know
not where to turn for relief. Sympathize with them in their trials, their heartaches,
and disappointments. This will open the way for you to help them. Speak to them
of God’s promises, pray with and for them, inspire them with hope. .. .
Be coworkers with Him. While distrust and alienation are pervading the world,
Christ’s disciples are to reveal the spirit that reigns in heaven. Speak as He would
speak, act as He would act. Constantly reveal the sweetness of His character.
Reveal that wealth of love which underlies all His teachings and all His dealings
with humanity. The humblest workers, in cooperation with Christ, may touch chords
whose vibrations shall ring to the ends of the earth and make melody throughout
eternal ages.—
The Ministry of Healing, 158, 159
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