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A Divine Prescription, August 26
That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in
him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Thessalonians 1:12
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Many are longing to grow in grace; they pray over the matter, and are surprised
that their prayers are not answered. The Master has given them a work to do
whereby they shall grow. Of what value is it to pray when there is need of work?
The question is, Are they seeking to save souls for whom Christ died? Spiritual
growth depends upon giving to others the light that God has given to you. You are
to put forth your best thoughts in active labor to do good, and only good, in your
family, in your church, and in your neighborhood.
In place of growing anxious with the thought that you are not growing in grace,
just do every duty that presents itself, carry the burden of souls on your heart,
and by every conceivable means seek to save the lost. Be kind, be courteous, be
pitiful; speak in humility of the blessed hope; talk of the love of Jesus; tell of His
goodness, His mercy, and His righteousness; and cease to worry as to whether or
not you are growing. Plants do not grow through any conscious effort.... The plant
is not in continual worriment about its growth; it just grows under the supervision
of God.
If we will consecrate heart and mind to the service of God, doing the work
He has for us to do and walking in the footsteps of Jesus, our hearts will become
sacred harps, every chord of which will send forth praise and thanksgiving to the
Lamb sent by God to take away the sins of the world....
The Lord Jesus is our strength and happiness, the great storehouse from which,
on every occasion, men may draw strength. As we study Him, talk of Him,
become more and more able to behold Him—as we avail ourselves of His grace
and receive the blessings He proffers us, we have something with which to help
others. Filled with gratitude, we communi
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cate to others the blessings that have been freely given us. Thus receiving and
imparting, we grow in grace.
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