(Wisdom for the Asking) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (James 1:5) If any of you lack wisdom. There is no if in the matter, for I am sure I lack it. What do I know? How can I guide my own way? How can I direct others? Lord, I am a mass of folly, and wisdom I have none. Thou sayest, Let him ask of God. Lord, I now ask. Here at Thy footstool I ask to be furnished with heavenly wisdom for this days perplexities, ay, and for this days simplicities; for I know I may do very stupid things, even in plain matters, unless Thou dost keep me out of mischief. I thank Thee that all I have to do is to ask. What grace is this on Thy part, that I have only to pray in faith and Thou wilt give me wisdom. Thou dost here promise me a liberal education, and that, too, without an angry tutor or a scolding usher. This, too, Thou wilt bestow without a fee--bestow it on a fool who lacks wisdom. O Lord, I thank Thee for that positive and expressive word It shall be given him. I believe it. Thou wilt this day make Thy babe to know the hidden wisdom which the carnally prudent never learn. Thou wilt guide me with Thy counsel and afterwards receive me to glory. (Ye are Christs) Ye are Christs. You are His by donation, for the Father gave you to the Son; His by His bloody purchase, for He counted down the price for your redemption; His by dedication, for you have consecrated yourself to Him; His by relation, for you are named by his name, and made one of His brethren and joint-heirs. Labour practically to show the world that you are the servant, the friend, the bride of Jesus. When tempted to sin, reply, I cannot do this great wickedness, for I am Christs. Immortal principles forbid the friend of Christ to sin. When wealth is before you to be won by sin, say that you are Christs, and touch it not. Are you exposed to difficulties and dangers? Stand fast in the evil day, remembering that you are Christs. Are you placed where others are sitting down idly, doing nothing? Rise to the work with all your powers; and when the sweat stands upon your brow, and you are tempted to loiter, cry, No, I cannot stop, for I am Christs. If I were not purchased by blood, I might be like Issachar, crouching between two burdens; but I am Christs, and cannot loiter. When the siren song of pleasure would tempt you from the path of right, reply, Thy music cannot charm me; I am Christs. When the cause of God invites thee, give thy goods and thyself away, for thou art Christs. Never belie thy profession. Be thou ever one of those whose manners are Christian, whose speech is like the Nazarene, whose conduct and conversation are so redolent of heaven, that all who see you may know that you are the Saviours, recognizing in you His features of love and His countenance of holiness. I am a Roman! was of old a reason for integrity; far more, then, let it be your argument for holiness, I am Christs! Lots of Love Samuel :-)
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 05:33:22 +0000
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