A JOYOUS INHERITANCE
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5
The meek individual has found the place of peace. He no longer struggles and fights and pushes to become top man on the totem pole of society. The threat of being pushed off his little pinnacle of prestige no longer haunts him.
He is not caught up in the pettiness of the so-called "pecking order." Content to quietly serve others, he has no fear of falling. There is no need to try so desperately to impress others. His main concern is to do whatever he does to the very best of his ability to satisfy the Master and thus bring Him honour.
"Let your moderation (yieldingness) be know unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 5:5-7)
Songs of My Soul - W. Phillip Keller.
Living for Jesus through earth's little while,
My dearest treasure, the light of His smile,
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.
Thomas O. Chisholm
N.J. Hiebert - 10092
The meek individual has found the place of peace. He no longer struggles and fights and pushes to become top man on the totem pole of society. The threat of being pushed off his little pinnacle of prestige no longer haunts him.
He is not caught up in the pettiness of the so-called "pecking order." Content to quietly serve others, he has no fear of falling. There is no need to try so desperately to impress others. His main concern is to do whatever he does to the very best of his ability to satisfy the Master and thus bring Him honour.
"Let your moderation (yieldingness) be know unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 5:5-7)
Songs of My Soul - W. Phillip Keller.
Living for Jesus through earth's little while,
My dearest treasure, the light of His smile,
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.
Thomas O. Chisholm
N.J. Hiebert - 10092
October 11
A Walking Anatomy Lesson
Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee and thou shalt glorify Me" Psalm 50:15
The story is told of a missionary to Mongolia many, many years ago, who, during a conflict in that area was asked to treat some wounded soldiers. The missionary was not a doctor but had some knowledge of first aid. Feeling that he should not refuse the request for medical help he worked on the wounds of two of the men and successfully treated their injuries.
The third injured soldier had a thigh bone that was obviously badly broken. The missionary had no idea what to do or how to go about treating such a bad injury--but he did know where he could get help. Kneeling beside the injured man, the missionary prayed, asking the Lord for help. Rising from prayer, he had no idea how God would answer his prayers, but he was confident that his desperate need would surely be met by the Lord.
He went to the library of the primitive hospital where he was tending the wounded, but could find no books that described the appropriate way to treat such an injury. During that time, no doctor arrived at the hospital to care for the sick and wounded. A further complication appeared in the form of a crowd of beggars who came to the missionary asking him for money. Though deeply concerned for his badly injured patient, his heart went out to that group of ragged, hungry paupers. Quickly he gave them each a small gift of money--enough for each to buy a little food--and with a few words of encouragement and hope from God's Word, sent them away.
That is, all but one. The missionary was greatly surprised just a few moments later to find that one very old, weary beggar had, for some reason, remained behind. The poor half-starved beggar was hardly more than a living skeleton! It was then the missionary realized that the Lord had brought to him a living, walking lesson in anatomy!
He asked the elderly man if he might examine him. He carefully traced the femur [leg] bone with his fingers, learning the proper position to set the soldier's broken leg. With the Lord's help, though he had never set such a fracture before, the missionary returned to the patient and successfully set his broken leg. Later, looking for the old beggar in order to thank him, the missionary found he was gone. The Christian Shepherd - Nov. - 2012
N.J. Hiebert - 10093
Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee and thou shalt glorify Me" Psalm 50:15
The story is told of a missionary to Mongolia many, many years ago, who, during a conflict in that area was asked to treat some wounded soldiers. The missionary was not a doctor but had some knowledge of first aid. Feeling that he should not refuse the request for medical help he worked on the wounds of two of the men and successfully treated their injuries.
The third injured soldier had a thigh bone that was obviously badly broken. The missionary had no idea what to do or how to go about treating such a bad injury--but he did know where he could get help. Kneeling beside the injured man, the missionary prayed, asking the Lord for help. Rising from prayer, he had no idea how God would answer his prayers, but he was confident that his desperate need would surely be met by the Lord.
He went to the library of the primitive hospital where he was tending the wounded, but could find no books that described the appropriate way to treat such an injury. During that time, no doctor arrived at the hospital to care for the sick and wounded. A further complication appeared in the form of a crowd of beggars who came to the missionary asking him for money. Though deeply concerned for his badly injured patient, his heart went out to that group of ragged, hungry paupers. Quickly he gave them each a small gift of money--enough for each to buy a little food--and with a few words of encouragement and hope from God's Word, sent them away.
That is, all but one. The missionary was greatly surprised just a few moments later to find that one very old, weary beggar had, for some reason, remained behind. The poor half-starved beggar was hardly more than a living skeleton! It was then the missionary realized that the Lord had brought to him a living, walking lesson in anatomy!
He asked the elderly man if he might examine him. He carefully traced the femur [leg] bone with his fingers, learning the proper position to set the soldier's broken leg. With the Lord's help, though he had never set such a fracture before, the missionary returned to the patient and successfully set his broken leg. Later, looking for the old beggar in order to thank him, the missionary found he was gone. The Christian Shepherd - Nov. - 2012
N.J. Hiebert - 10093
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