The Devotional Period

White Ribbon, Volume 25, Issue 7, 1 October 1953, Page 3

The Devotional Period

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 12. W.R. Hymnal 116. When we are disappointed, how do wc react ? One person stamps and raves and’ makes everyone about him unhappy. Another says, “What is to be, will be.” Yet another is calm, saying little and then looks for another avenue of enjoyment or occupation. Why do we find these various reactions? Temperament? Training? Lack of enthusiasm? Or is it a trust in God which says, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” Within is confidence, in spite of disappointment, and ah optimism which refuses to be cast down. Christ must have been disappointed often in those who professed to love Him. Peter denied Him, but how many have done the same down through the years to the present day. One is silent so bften when opportunity thrusts forth a call to speak. Ch! These tongues of ours so often fail to do what they should; or a tongue uncontrolled does more damage than enough. Disappointed! Yes! But mostly with oneself. We intend to do or say a kindness—time speeds on— and at the end of the day—disappointment. We are so imperfect, even in our planning. But—“He is not a disappointment, Jesus is far more to me Then in all my glowing daydreams I had fancied He could be. And, the more I get to know Him, So the more I find Him true And the more I long that others Should be led to know Him too. “He is not a disappointment He is all in all to me— Saviour, Sanctifier, Healer, The unchanging Christ is He. He has won my heart’s affection, And He meets my every need; He is not a disappointment For He satisfies indeed.” Prayer. Lord Jesus, give us willing hearts to grow in Grace. Make us humble and obedient; a bearer of good tidings; swift to do Thy will and slow to do our own. Be with all our Dominion Officers in their leadership. Overcome evil by Thy Righteousness. Be near to the sick and the suffering, whose trust is in Thee. For Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen. R. C. GREEN, (Dominion Evangelistic Supt.)