Words of Encouragement Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:8,9 8. listen! My beloved! Behold, he is coming, climbing on the mountains, leaping on the hills!9. My beloved is like a gazelle ofr a young stag. Behold, he is standing behind our wall, he is looking through the windows, he is peering through the lattice. My focus is on verse 8. From Our Daily Homily by F.B. Meyer There are times when winter rules within, and the atmosphere is full of rain, and the birds are mute. It does not necessarily argue that we have backslidden; only that the rich, emotional life has for a little died down, as the sap sinks to the earth during the winters pause. The first symptom of returning joy is the voice of the Beloved Master. We do not seek Him, but He us. We do not call, but He calls. The voice of spring is heard sounding through our soul. the sweet, clear, tender notes of the Savior ring melodiously around us, and as we hear them we know that our winter is past, the rain is over and gone, and the flowers and birds are at hand. Rise up, my love! Rise up from lthargy and sloth; from the low levels on which you have lived; from the earth and its attractions, and the grave with its fetters. And as the command issues from His lips, he gives rising grace. Come away, He cries. There is richer life and wider upon the mountains. Let us climb the heights that beckon us. The voice of Christ is constantly summoning us fuller experiences, to leave what is behind and below,to press up and on, so that we may knoiw Him and the power of his resurrection. How appropiate these words as we may conceive of them being spoken to the expectant Church! After centuries of waiting she shall hear the archangels trump, and it will be the call of her beloved to rise up and come away. Then her winter will be past forever; the unwithering flowers will appear; the time of singing will have come; and the voice of the turtle-dove, significant of affection, will be heard throughout Emmanuels land. So, be encouraged, my friend! P.S. here is a hymn that will minister to your heart and soul: The Spirit of Jesus Is In This Place Enjoy! https://youtube/watch?v=AC0-XCdniNI
Posted on: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 12:49:36 +0000
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