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who will “‘guard the feet of His saints.’”
1 Samuel 2:9
. God never
leads His children otherwise than they would choose to be led if
they could see the end from the beginning and discern the glory of
the purpose that they are fulfilling as co-workers with Him.
Wages
When Christ called His disciples to follow Him, He offered them
no flattering prospects in this life. He gave them no promise of gain
or worldly honor, nor did they stipulate what they should receive.
To Matthew as he sat collecting taxes, the Savior said, “‘Follow Me.’
And he left all, rose up, and followed Him.”
Luke 5:27, 28
. Before
giving service, Matthew did not wait to demand a certain salary
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equal to the amount received in his former occupation. Without
question or hesitation he followed Jesus. It was enough for him that
he was to be with the Savior, that he might hear His words and unite
with Him in His work.
So it was with the disciples called previously. When Jesus invited
Peter and his companions to follow Him, immediately they left their
boats and nets. Some of these disciples had friends dependent on
them for support, but when they received the Savior’s invitation
they did not hesitate and inquire, “How shall I live and sustain my
family?” They were obedient to the call, and when Jesus asked them
later, “‘When I sent you without money bag, sack, and sandals, did
you lack anything?’” they could answer, “‘Nothing.’”
Luke 22:35
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Today the Savior calls us to His work as He called Matthew and
John and Peter. If our hearts are touched by His love, the question of
compensation will not be uppermost in our minds. We shall rejoice
to be co-workers with Christ, and we shall not fear to trust His care.
If we make God our strength, we shall have clear perceptions of
duty and unselfish aspirations. Our life will be actuated by a noble
purpose that will raise us above selfish, unworthy motives.
God Will Provide
Many who profess to be Christ’s followers have an anxious,
troubled heart because they are afraid to trust themselves with God.
They do not make a complete surrender to Him, for they shrink from