May 29

Let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith.—Hebrews 10:22.

NOW that the way of access to God has been opened by Christ, have I come to him by faith, so as to claim his offer of acceptance? Do I come to him with a true heart, and with sincere desires for a holy life? Has my faith grown to the full persuasion that I am forgiven and accepted through the merits of Christ? Have I that clear assurance of faith, which, taking the Saviour at his word, finds comfort and peace in his promises?

If you have not the faith of assurance, practice at least the faith of adherence. That, surely, is in your power. Cleave to God exactly as if you were certain of being accepted of him at last; and thus fulfilling his own conditions, you will be accepted of him, whether you are assured of it beforehand or not.

I would not give one straw for that assurance which sin will not damp. If David had come to me in his adultery and talked of his assurance, I should have despised his speech.—JOHN NEWTON.

Be trustful, be steadfast, whatever betide thee;

Only one thing do thou ask of the Lord Grace to go forward whatever betide thee,

Simply believing the truth of his word. Thus shall you walk in the light of his love; Thus be assured of your treasure above!