November 13
Light for the DaysUnto you that fear my name, shall the Sun of right-cousness arise.—Malachi 4:2.
HAVE I found Christ, to my soul, what the sun is to the visible world—light to disperse its darkness, and to give life and health and joy? Do I always desire and seek that this divine light may shine into my soul, to disperse the darkness of ignorance and prejudice, and to lead me to clear views of truth and duty? Do I seek to lead others to this light? Is it my prayer and effort that it may shine to all mankind?
The soul that truly fears and loves God will always have light and strength and peace from on high.—J. MASON.
It is not toiling, but believing, that brings rest and joy, and peace. It is not doing or suffering, but simply believing that Christ has suffered and done. It is not waiting, but believing now. It is not seeking to make one's self better, but coming in all our sinfulness, that Christ may make us so. It is through him we come to know the love of God; and in this is rest and peace.—R. NEWTON.
All my trust on thee is stayed; All my help from thee I bring; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing. Thou of life the fountain art, Freely let me take of thee; Spring thou up within my heart; Rise to all eternity.—C. WESLEY.