February 5

"Thine eyes shall behold a far stretching land."— Isaiah 33:17 (R.V.).

IF God is mine, I shall dwell on high; my bread shall be given me; my waters shall be sure. I am travelling to a world where I shall be fully satisfied.

My intellect will have her benediction then. Just now I am learning many glorious lessons in the school of Jesus; but there are questions of the mind which remain unanswered, and problems which are still unsolved. Ah, well, but by and by I shall know even as also I am known—clearly, unerringly, perfectly.

My conscience will have her benediction then. Since Christ became mine, her troublesome accusations have been stilled, and her governing power has been restored. But she has her fears even yet, and her difficulties and uncertainties. It is not quite the full noon in the realm of conscience. But, when she walks with the Lamb in white, all the shadows will be gone.

My will, too, will have her benediction then. By the grace of God I have an obedient will now, whose delight is to run the way of the Master's commandments. Yes, but traces of the old rebelliousness linger within me, to my own sorrow and shame. When I see the King, I shall serve Him day and night.

And my heart will have her benediction then. Jesus has met her craving for love; and yet she is crying out for more of His presence and Himself—more and more. But, in the land which stretches fair and far, my heart's most daring requests find their fullest response, and she is content and at rest.

What stores of bread, what rivers of pleasures, are at His right hand!