November 16

Leaning upon her beloved.—SOL. Song of Solomon 8:5.

DO I feel that the ways of sin are like a wilderness? And by repentance and faith have I come up from, and out of it, leaning on Christ as the One supremely loved? Do I realize that there is no escape from sin but through him? Do I lean on him by faith and in love; not trusting to my own righteousness; not leaning to my own understanding; not relying on my own strength, not following my own guidance; but in, and for all that I need, looking only to him?

Lean upon Jesus for strength. He can increase your faith, and hope, and love, and strengthen your heart for every burden, and trial, and temptation. Lean on him; for he loves you to link your feebleness to his almightiness, and to have you avail yourself of his grace.

Remember, you are not a tree, that can live or stand alone. You are only a branch. And it is only while you abide in Christ, as the branch in the vine, that you will flourish, or even live.—MCCHEYNE.

True wisdom is in leaning On Jesus Christ, our Lord; True wisdom is in trusting His own life-giving word. True wisdom is in living Near Jesus every day; True wisdom is in walking, Where he shall lead the way.