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True Education a Missionary Training
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That tarry for no man
Nor wait for the sons of men.”
Micah 5:7.
We are numbered with Israel. All the instruction given to the
Israelites of old concerning the education and training of their chil-
dren, all the promises of blessing through obedience, are for us.
God’s word to us is, “I will bless you ... and you shall be a blessing.”
Genesis 12:2
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Of the first disciples and of all who should believe on Him
through their word Christ said, “‘The glory which You gave Me
I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one; I in
them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that
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the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as
You have loved Me.’”
John 17:22, 23
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Wonderful, wonderful words, almost beyond the grasp of faith!
The Creator of all worlds loves those who give themselves to His
service, even as He loves His Son. Even here and now His gracious
favor is bestowed upon us to this marvelous extent. He has given us
the Light and Majesty of heaven, and with Him He has bestowed all
the heavenly treasure. Much as He has promised us rich rewards in
the life to come, so also He bestows princely gifts in this life. As
subjects of His grace, He desires us to enjoy everything that will
ennoble, expand, and elevate our characters. He is waiting to inspire
the youth with power from above, that they may stand under the
blood-stained banner of Christ, to work as He worked, to lead souls
into safe paths, to plant the feet of many upon the Rock of Ages.
All who are seeking to work in harmony with God’s plan of
education will have His sustaining grace, His continual presence,
His keeping power. To everyone He says:
“‘Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dis-
mayed, for the Lord your God is with you.’” “‘I will not leave you
nor forsake you.’”
Joshua 1:9, 5
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“‘As the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven,
And do not return there,
But water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud,