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we receive it, and thank Him that we have it. Then we are to go about
our duties, assured that the blessing will be sent when we need it most.
When we have learned to do this, we shall know that our prayers are
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answered. God will do for us “exceeding abundantly,” “according
to the riches of His glory,” and “the working of His mighty power.”
[
Ephesians 3:20, 16, 19
.]
Often the Christian life is beset with dangers, and duty seems hard
to perform. The imagination pictures impending ruin before, and
bondage and death behind. Yet the voice of God speaks clearly, Go
forward. Let us obey the command, even though our sight cannot
penetrate the darkness. The obstacles that hinder our progress will
never disappear before a halting, doubting spirit. Those who defer
obedience till every uncertainty disappears, and there remains no risk
of failure or defeat, will never obey. Faith looks beyond the difficulties,
and lays hold of the unseen, even Omnipotence, therefore it cannot be
baffled. Faith is the clasping of the hand of Christ in every emergency.
The worker for God needs strong faith. Appearances may seem
forbidding; but in the darkest hour there is light beyond. The strength
of those who, in faith, love and serve God, will be renewed day by
day. The understanding of the Infinite is placed at their service, that
in carrying out His purposes they may not err. Let these workers hold
the beginning of their confidence firm unto the end, remembering that
the light of God’s truth is to shine amid the darkness that enshrouds
our world.
There is to be no despondency in connection with God’s service.
The faith of the consecrated worker is to stand every test brought upon
it. God is able and willing to bestow upon His servants all the strength
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they need, and to give them the wisdom that their varied necessities
demand. He will more than fulfil the highest expectations of those
who put their trust in Him.
Jesus does not call on us to follow Him, and then forsake us. If we
surrender our lives to His service, we can never be placed in a position
for which God has not made provision. Whatever may be our situation,
we have a Guide to direct our way; whatever our perplexities, we have
a sure Counselor; whatever our sorrow, bereavement, or loneliness, we
have a sympathizing Friend. If in our ignorance we make missteps,
Christ does not leave us. His voice, clear and distinct, is heard, saying,
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.” [
John 14:6
.] “He shall deliver