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In the Sunlight of Christ, July 29
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and
carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men,
and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; but
speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things,
which is the head, even Christ.
Ephesians 4:14, 15
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“Watch unto prayer,” and you will steadily grow in grace and in a
knowledge of Christ. Your experience will not be one-sided, deformed,
but healthful, symmetrical. All unawares to yourself, you will have
expanded like the widespreading cedar, and many will profit by your
counsel; your association with them will have the fragrance of heaven.
There are many professors of religion who for years have not grown
one inch. The rubbish of the world, selfishness, and indolence, have
separated them in sympathy and in their works from Christ....
If you are living in the sunlight of Christ, you will diffuse light to those
poor souls who are dwarfs in the religious life. With the righteousness
of Christ covering you as with a garment, what may you not do to bless
others! ...
Your fellowship is with the Father and with the Son, and you grow
into the knowledge of the divine perfection. You grow in reverence, you
gain confidence in communion with God. Looking steadfastly to Jesus,
you grow in faith, and learning to distrust self, you appreciate the words
of Christ, “Without me ye can do nothing.”
John 15:5
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You may have a fervent spirit, your heart all aglow with the love of
Jesus. Abide in Christ as the branch abides in the vine; drawing sustenance
from the vine, you will be a flourishing branch, and will bear much fruit
to the glory of God. Oh, you much need to gaze fixedly upon Jesus! Keep
beholding His charms. As you behold they will keep brightening and
enlarging until you are filled with all the fullness of God and bear much
fruit to His glory. The branch is too firmly connected with the parent stock
to be swayed by every breeze. Strength and vigorous growth tell to the
world that your root is in Jesus, that your foundation is sure.
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