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Christ’s Object Lessons
The rainbow round about the throne is an assurance that God is
true, that in Him is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. We
have sinned against Him, and are undeserving of His favor; yet He
Himself has put into our lips that most wonderful of pleas, “Do not
abhor us, for Thy name’s sake; do not disgrace the throne of Thy glory;
remember, break not Thy covenant with us.”
Jeremiah 14:21
. When
we come to him confessing our unworthiness and sin, He has pledged
Himself to give heed to our cry. The honor of His throne is staked for
the fulfillment of His word unto us.
Like Aaron, who symbolized Christ, our Saviour bears the names
of all His people on His heart in the holy place. Our great High Priest
remembers all the words by which He has encouraged us to trust. He
is ever mindful of His covenant.
All who seek of Him shall find. All who knock will have the door
opened to them. The excuse will not be made, Trouble Me not; the
door is closed; I do not wish to open it. Never will one be told, I cannot
help you. Those who beg at midnight for loaves to feed the hungry
souls will be successful.
In the parable, he who asks bread for the stranger, receives “as
many as he needeth.” And in what measure will God impart to us
that we may impart to others? “According to the measure of the gift
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of Christ.”
Ephesians 4:7
. Angels are watching with intense interest
to see how man is dealing with his fellow men. When they see one
manifest Christlike sympathy for the erring, they press to his side and
bring to his remembrance words to speak that will be as the bread of
life to the soul. So “God shall supply all your need according to His
riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19
. Your testimony in
its genuineness and reality He will make powerful in the power of the
life to come. The word of the Lord will be in your mouth as truth and
righteousness.
Personal effort for others should be preceded by much secret
prayer; for it requires great wisdom to understand the science of saving
souls. Before communicating with men, commune with Christ. At the
throne of heavenly grace obtain a preparation for ministering to the
people.
Let your heart break for the longing it has for God, for the living
God. The life of Christ has shown what humanity can do by being
partaker of the divine nature. All that Christ received from God we too