May 7

They. . . gladly received (Peter's) word; and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. Acts 2:41.

Before the Lord can use us in His service we must have close individual dealing with Himself. He always will have to do in  secret  with that soul that He intends to use in blessing others.

Do you want to speak for Jesus to those around you? Then you must go to Jesus Himself for your message. What you say  for  Jesus must be got  from  Jesus.

Oh, how much breath falls powerless on every side because it has not been inhaled in the sanctuary! We want more secret dealing with the living God. We run without being sent: we speak before God has spoken to us: no wonder we so often fail. Oh, what secret prayer and what heart-searching discipline the heart needs before God can use it! F. Whitfield.