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Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers
him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” The water
that Christ referred to was the revelation of His grace in His word;
His Spirit, His teaching, is as a satisfying fountain to every soul.
Every other source to which they shall resort will prove unsatisfying.
But the word of truth is as cool streams, represented as the waters
of Lebanon, which are always satisfying. In Christ is fullness of
joy forevermore. The desires and pleasures and amusements of the
world are never satisfying nor healing to the soul. But Jesus says,
“Whoso eateth My flesh, and drinketh My blood, hath eternal life.”
Christ’s gracious presence in His word is ever speaking to the
soul, representing Him as the well of living water to refresh the
thirsting soul. It is our privilege to have a living, abiding Saviour.
He is the source of spiritual power implanted within us, and His
influence will flow forth in words and actions, refreshing all within
the sphere of our influence, begetting in them desires and aspirations
for strength and purity, for holiness and peace, and for that joy which
brings no sorrow with it. This is the result of an indwelling Saviour.
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The Intercession of Christ
Jesus says, “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the
world.” He walked once a man on earth, His divinity clothed with
humanity, a suffering, tempted man, beset with Satan’s devices. He
was tempted in all points like as we are, and He knows how to succor
those that are tempted. Now He is at the right hand of God, He is
in heaven as our advocate, to make intercession for us. We must
always take comfort and hope as we think of this. He is thinking of
those who are subject to temptations in this world. He thinks of us
individually, and knows our every necessity. When tempted, just say,
He cares for me, He makes intercession for me, He loves me, He has
died for me. I will give myself unreservedly to Him. We grieve the
heart of Christ when we go mourning over ourselves as though we
were our own savior. No; we must commit the keeping of our souls
to God as unto a faithful Creator. He ever lives to make intercession
for the tried, tempted ones. Open your heart to the bright beams of
the Sun of Righteousness, and let not one breath of doubt, one word
of unbelief, escape your lips, lest you sow the seeds of doubt. There
are rich blessings for us; let us grasp them by faith. I entreat you