Gems from February 27-28, 2005
February 27
"And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee." (1 Samuel 10:7)
Samuel anointed Saul, and gave him the first kiss of allegiance. He forthwith sent him on a journey as instructive in its way as that of Elijah on the day of his translation. He was to meet "signs" but was he able to read them, and profit by them? The Lord once said to His disciples, "Blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear." The mass around them were gross of heart, dull of hearing, and their eyes were closed. The Lord also said, "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear" (Matthew 13:9 -16). Are our eyes and ears spiritually alert in this day? Are we able to enter into the mind of the Lord, and so walk intelligently in a dark world? (W.W. Fereday - Samuel God's Emergency Man)
N.J. Hiebert # 2173
February 28
"I made haste, and delayed not to keep Thy commandments." (Psalm 119:60)
How very few persons there are to be found who do not know the meaning of "hurry" and "worry." In a single day, it is an oft-repeated _expression, "Oh, hurry up! I am in a hurry; I cannot wait!" Does not hurry bring worry, and cause wasted strength?
Even when we were children, do we not remember the spirit of impatience that prompted us to help the crocus out of its silver covering - the arum to unfold a little quicker - to just give a touch to the slowly developing leaf of the India rubber plant? For we longed to see them expand; but, alas! our childish fingers hurried God's work, and spoiled that which would have been beautiful had it had the whole time He intended to give it to expand in. How many children ask for the unripe fruit, and will take no denial! It looks pretty, though green; it must be nice. The fruit is gathered and given; it has no sweetness, all because it needed time and sunshine.
Never be in haste, except about two things. Haste to be saved; make haste to obey God's commands. (1886 - Selected - Author not known)
N.J. Hiebert # 2174
