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cometh into the world” (
John 1:9
), is shining in his soul; and this light,
if heeded, will guide his feet to the kingdom of God.
“God that made the world and all things therein, ...
hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on
all the face of the earth, . . . that they should seek the
Lord, if haply they might feel after Him, and find Him.”
Acts 17:24-27
. “I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude ... of
all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood
before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white
robes, and palms in their hands.”
Revelation 7:9
.
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The glory of heaven is in lifting up the fallen, comforting the
distressed. And wherever Christ abides in human hearts, He will be
revealed in the same way. Wherever it acts, the religion of Christ will
bless. Wherever it works, there is brightness.
No distinction on account of nationality, race, or caste, is recog-
nized by God. He is the Maker of all mankind. All men are of one
family by creation, and all are one through redemption. Christ came
to demolish every wall of partition, to throw open every compartment
of the temple, that every soul may have free access to God. His love is
so broad, so deep, so full, that it penetrates everywhere. It lifts out of
Satan’s circle the poor souls who have been deluded by his deceptions.
It places them within reach of the throne of God, the throne encircled
by the rainbow of promise.
In Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, bond nor free. All are
brought nigh by His precious blood. (
Galatians 3:28
;
Ephesians 2:13
).
Whatever the difference in religious belief, a call from suffering
humanity must be heard and answered. Where bitterness of feeling
exists because of difference in religion, much good may be done by
personal service. Loving ministry will break down prejudice, and win
souls to God.
We should anticipate the sorrows, the difficulties, the troubles
of others. We should enter into the joys and cares of both high and
low, rich and poor. “Freely ye have received,” Christ says, “freely
give.”
Matthew 10:8
. All around us are poor, tried souls that need
sympathizing words and helpful deeds. There are widows who need
sympathy and assistance. There are orphans whom Christ has bidden