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Teaching and Healing
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is the imperishable glory of heaven. Tell them of the freedom and
rest to be found in the Saviour. “Whosoever drinketh of the water
that I shall give him shall never thirst,” He declared.
Verse 14
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Lift up Jesus, crying, “Behold, the Lamb of God, that taketh
away the sin of the world!”
John 1:29
, A.R.V. He alone can satisfy
the craving of the heart and give peace to the soul.
Of all people in the world, reformers should be the most un-
selfish, the most kind, the most courteous. In their lives should be
seen the true goodness of unselfish deeds. The worker who mani-
fests a lack of courtesy, who shows impatience at the ignorance on
waywardness of others, who speaks hastily or acts thoughtlessly,
may close the door to hearts so that he can never reach them.
As the dew and the still showers fall upon the withering plants,
so let words fall gently when seeking to win men from error. God’s
plan is first to reach the heart. We are to speak the truth in love,
trusting in Him to give it power for the reforming of the life. The
Holy Spirit will apply to the soul the word that is spoken in love.
Naturally we are self-centered and opinionated. But when we
learn the lessons that Christ desires to teach us, we become partakers
of His nature; henceforth we live His life. The wonderful example
of Christ, the matchless tenderness with which He entered into the
feelings of others, weeping with those who wept, rejoicing with
those who rejoiced, must have a deep influence upon the character
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of all who follow Him in sincerity. By kindly words and acts they
will try to make the path easy for weary feet.
“The Lord Eternal hath given me a tongue for teaching.” “That I
should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary.”
Isaiah 50:4
, Leeser; A.V.
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 expe-
rience 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