April 2

Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called.—Ephesians 4:1.

IS my daily walk as a Christian consistent with my high and holy calling in Christ Jesus? In all the relations of life do I endeavor to cherish the spirit, and imitate the example of the blessed Saviour? Am I penitent for sin, humble in view of my unworthiness, strong in my faith in Christ, and holy in a life devoted to him? Is the daily aspiration of my heart for a closer walk with God? Am I willing to give up, promptly and cheerfully, everything that interferes with my nearness to him?

Grace is of a stirring nature. It will show itself in holiness and good works. It will walk with you, and talk with you in all places and companies. It will buy with you, and sell with you, and have a hand with you in all your transactions, in public or in private, in the house or by the way.

It is a blessed promise that "the Lord will give grace and glory, and no good thing will be withhold from them that walk uprightly." This is the terminating link in the golden chain of the everlasting covenant. It begins with grace, it ends with glory. It begins with our entrance on the Christian life here, and no link shall be wanting till the ransomed and glorified spirit shall be presented faultless before the throne with exceeding joy!

Oh, that our thoughts so heavenly were,

Our hearts to Christ so fully given,

That all our toils, and loves, and care,

Might only lead us nearer there,

Where he is set in heaven!