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Take Hold Of Divine Strength, September 20
Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help
upon one that is mighty.
Psalm 89:19
.
The Lord loves you. The Lord is of tender compassion. His promise is, “Draw
nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you” (
James 4:8
). When the enemy comes in
like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up for you a standard against him. Bear
in mind that Jesus Christ is your hope. In the sad, discouraging things that shall
come to you at any time, Christ says to you, “Let him take hold of my strength,
that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me” (
Isaiah 27:5
).
Your work is to take hold of the strength that is as firm as is the eternal throne.
Believe in God. Trust in Him. Be cheerful under all circumstances. Although
you may have trials, know that Christ suffered these afflicting things in behalf of
His heritage. Nothing is as dear to the Lord as His church. The Lord looks at
the heart. He knows who are His. The Lord will test and prove every soul that
lives. “Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do
wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand”
(
Daniel 12:10
)....
Let those who love God and are doers of His word sing praise and thanksgiving
rather than speak words of accusing and faultfinding and murmuring. The Lord
will bless those who make for peace....
Trust in the Lord. Let not the feelings, the speeches, or the attitude of any
human agent depress you. Be careful that in words or act you do not give others any
opportunity to obtain the advantage in hurting you. Keep looking unto Jesus. He
is your strength. By beholding Jesus you will become changed into His likeness.
He will be the health of your countenance and your God....
The church needs you, and you need to soften and subdue your own feelings
for Christ’s sake. He wants you to have His Holy Spirit to work you. Then
you may impart life and comfort to the church. Let your words be well chosen
that you may be a real blessing to the church. Do not afflict your souls over the
inconsistencies of others. Take yourselves in hand, and be consistent in all things.
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