Communion with Christ is a certain cure for every ill. Whether it be the wormwood of woe or the cloying surfeit of earthly delight, close fellowship with the Lord Jesus will take bitterness from the one and satiety from the other. Live near to Jesus and it is matter of secondary importance whether we live on the mountain of honor or in the valley of humiliation. Living near to Jesus, we are covered with the wings of God and underneath us are the everlasting arms. Let nothing keep us from that hallowed communion, which is the choice privilege of a soul wedded to the Well-Beloved. Be not content with an interview now and then, but may we seek always to retain His company, for only in His presence have we either comfort or safety. Jesus should never be to us a friend who calls upon us now and then, but one with whom we walk evermore with. We may have a difficult road ahead of us, but as we travel to heaven, we are not going without our guide. We may pass through the fiery furnace, enter it not unless, like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we have the Son of God to be our companion. We have to storm the Jericho of our own corruptions; but may we never attempt the warfare until, like Joshua, we have seen the Captain of the Lords host, with His sword drawn in His hand. We may meet the Esau of our many temptations, but meet him not until at Jabots brook we have laid hold upon the angel and prevailed. In every case, in every situation, in every condition, we will need Jesus, but most of all, when the iron gates of death will open unto us. Keep close to our souls Husband, lean our head upon His bosom, ask to be refreshed within and we will be found of Him at the last, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing. Seeing we have lived with Him and lived in Him here, we will abide with Him for ever:) John 15:4
Posted on: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:20:10 +0000
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