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Seeing the Unseen, November 9
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a
far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at
the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for
the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not
seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:17, 18
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If our minds are fixed upon the things that are eternal, and not on the
things of earth, we shall grasp the hand of infinite power, and what can
make us sad? ...
We need not be left a prey to Satan’s power.... The children of God
should not permit Satan to place himself between them and their God. If
you permit him to do this, he will tell you that your troubles are the most
grievous, the sorest troubles that any mortal ever bore. He will place his
magnifying glasses before your eyes, and present everything to you in
an exaggerated form to overwhelm you with discouragement.... Take the
Word of God as the man of your counsel, and humble your doubting soul
before God, and with contrition of heart say, “Here I lay my burden down.
I cannot bear it. It is too heavy for me. I lay it down at the feet of my
compassionate Redeemer”....
When Satan tempts you, breathe not a word of doubt or darkness.
You may have your choice as to who shall rule your heart and control
your mind. If you choose to open the door to the suggestions of the evil
one, your mind will be filled with distrust and rebellious questioning.
You may talk out your feelings, but every doubt you utter is a seed that
will germinate and bear fruit in another’s life, and it will be impossible
to counteract the influence of your words. You may be able to recover
from your season of temptation, and from the snare of Satan, but others
that have been swayed by your influence may not be able to escape from
the unbelief you have suggested. How important it is that we speak to
those around us only those things which will give spiritual strength and
enlightenment! Let us seek to lift souls to Jesus, whom having not seen
we may love, and be filled with joy unspeakable and full of glory.
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