June 2
Light for the DaysIf ye love me, keep my commandments.—John 14:15.
DO I, indeed, love Christ? Does my love to him show itself in constant obedience to his commands? When duties press, and difficulties gather in the way, am I more anxious to be faithful to the duties than to know what events may be? Do I find my comfort in the way of obedience to the Saviour? If I expect the support and comfort of the Spirit, must I not follow the leadings of the Spirit?
It is but a small thing to see Christ in a book, as men see the world on a map. But to come near to Christ; to love him; to embrace him; to obey him, is quite another thing.—RUTHERFORD.
When Demosthenes was asked what was the first part of an orator, what the second, and what the third, each time he replied, "Action." So if any one ask me what is the first, second, and third thing in a Christian, I would answer "Obedience." Luther says he would rather obey than work miracles; and God says, obedience is better than sacrifice.—T. BROOKS.
Lay upon me Thy commands,
Fill my heart, employ my hands;
Let me on thine errands run,
Till the work of life is done.
Living thus to worship thee,
Leath shall prove new life to me,
Where, with all the conflict o'er,
Rest remaineth evermore.