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Faith Must Pierce the Gloom, November 14
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.... He also shall be my
salvation.
Job 13:15, 16
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The true Christian does not allow any earthly consideration to come
in between his soul and God....
When depression settles upon the soul, it is no evidence that God
has changed. He is “the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
He-
brews 13:8
. You are sure of the favor of God when you are sensible of
the beams of the Sun of Righteousness; but if the clouds sweep over your
soul, you must not feel that you are forsaken. Your faith must pierce the
gloom. Your eye must be single, and your whole body will be full of light.
The riches of the grace of Christ must be kept before the mind. Treasure
up the lessons that His love provides. Let your faith be like Job’s, that
you may declare, “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.”...
The most trying experiences in the Christian’s life may be the most
blessed. The special providences of the dark hours may encourage the soul
in future attacks of Satan, and equip the servant of God to stand in fiery
trials. The trial of your faith is more precious than gold. You must have
that abiding confidence in God that is not disturbed by the temptations
and arguments of the deceiver. Take the Lord at His word. You must study
the promises, and appropriate them as you have need. “Faith cometh by
hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Romans 10:17
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It is faith that familiarizes the soul with the existence and presence of
God; and when we live with an eye single to His glory, we discern more
and more the beauty of His character. Our souls become strong in spiritual
power, for we are breathing the atmosphere of heaven, and, realizing that
God is at our right hand, we shall not be moved.... We should live as in
the presence of the Infinite One....
Divine wisdom will order the steps of those who put their trust in the
Lord. Divine love will encircle them, and they will realize the presence of
the Comforter, the Holy Spirit.
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