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Just For One Man, July 28
And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward
the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which
is desert. And he arose and went.
Acts 8:26, 27
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Notice how much effort was put forth for just one man, an Ethiopian.
This Ethiopian was a man of good standing and of wide influence. God saw
that when converted he would give others the light he had received and would
exert a strong influence in favor of the gospel. Angels of God were attending this
seeker for light, and he was being drawn to the Saviour. By the ministration of the
Holy Spirit the Lord brought him into touch with one who could lead him to the
light.
Philip was directed to go to the Ethiopian and explain to him the prophecy
that he was reading. “Go near,” the Spirit said, “and join thyself to this chariot.” ...
The man’s heart thrilled with interest as the Scriptures were explained to him; and
when the disciple had finished, he was ready to accept the light given. He did not
make his high worldly position an excuse for refusing the gospel....
This Ethiopian represented a large class who need to be taught by such mis-
sionaries as Philip—men who will hear the voice of God and go where He sends
them. There are many who are reading the Scriptures who cannot understand
their true import. All over the world men and women are looking wistfully to
heaven. Prayers and tears and inquiries go up from souls longing for light, for
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grace, for the Holy Spirit. Many are on the verge of the kingdom, waiting only to
be gathered in.
An angel guided Philip to the one who was seeking for light and who was
ready to receive the gospel, and today angels will guide the footsteps of those
workers who will allow the Holy Spirit to sanctify their tongues and refine and
ennoble their hearts.
He who sent Philip to the Ethiopian councilor, Peter to the Roman centurion,
and the little Israelitish maiden to the help of Naaman, the Syrian captain, sends
men and women and youth today as His representatives to those in need of divine
help and guidance.
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