We live in a time of more than usual dearth spiritually. The state of things may well remind us of Ezekiel’s dry bones.
We have not merely to cope with the evils of the present age, but also with the matured corruption of a time where the varied evils of the world have become connected with, and covered by, the cloak of Christian teaching.
When we turn to the spiritual state of those whose knowledge of truth and high profession might naturally encourage the expectation of more healthy and vigorous Christian action, we find, in the majority of cases, that the knowledge is but cold and un-influential theory, and the profession but superficial.
There will be one, and only one, hope for God’s people: their knowledge of Him in Christ and the power of His resurrection as a present spiritual reality. We are not concerned with their activities, enthusiasms, organisations, enterprises, creeds, churches, orthodoxy, etc., but with HIMSELF.
That time which is now coming upon us, though not perceived to so many who are preoccupied with plans and programmes, will make manifest the principle of the “one Body,” for each of the Lord’s children will feel keenly the need of the fellowship of another, no matter of what connection, so long as that other knows Him.
The ministry of the prophets of old was to keep before His people what that order was, and to call back to it, against a day of fire. We are in such a time, and what the Lord needs is that instrument by which He can keep His mind about things in view, and call back to it an instrument which will pay the price of being refused a hearing, ostracism, of false accusations and slander. This needs faith, boldness, and preparedness to leave all vindication with the Lord.
We need to seek the Lord for “a Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him”. This is a pure spiritual unveiling of the Lord Jesus as God’s representation of His thought concerning all these things; and as He gives you light, will you seek grace to stand for Him in the day of His need, with boldness, and whatever the price? All other questions will answer themselves as you do this.
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