The Devotional Period

White Ribbon, Volume 27, Issue 4, 1 August 1955, Page 3

The Devotional Period

Readinf: Hebrews 12:1-15 W R. Hymnal, 128. Throughout the world there seems to be a fear of something. People are asking what does it all mean? What is going to happen? We look for a cause. Is it the fear of the Atom Bomb? Is it the warning that the Second Coming of Christ is imminent? Perhaps it is the news of Dr. Billy Graham's Campaigns in U.S.A., England, Scotland and Europe. Truly, the Spirit of the Living God is at work in the hearts of men, women and children, and all wno profess to serve Christ or even to believe in Him should be alive to the happenings, both international and at Home. Opportunity knocks at so many doors to pass on the wonderful news! God lives! He is no myth. His is an everlasting existence, loving, kind, and merciful, yet just and righteous in all His dealings with men. Jesus Christ, our Saviour, lives! He, too, has the attribute of God the Father, God the Holy Ghost, co-equal m power, living to convict of sin, of righteousness and of judgment to come. He is at work in the hearts of people today. YV> know there is a very great deal of evil in the world. Sin seems to be evident all about us. but in spite of wrong doing and cruel acts, love and mercy too show forth from many lives. He lives! I know He lives! And if He lives, He works and shows forth His power on behalf of those whose hearts arc perfect towards Him. Let us look up for our Redemption draweth nigh. But let us overflow to others, telling uphappy, perplexed souls that only in Christ can they find joy and satisfaction. We have something to rejoice and be glad about in spite of scientific inventions; in spite of the power of Satan to destroy or to mutilate God's creation. Let us carry the glad tidings to the lonely and sad ones. Our great Physician is the Healer of body, mind and soul. God of Mercy! God of Grace! Show the brightness of Thy face, Shine upon us Saviour, shine, Fill Thy Church with light divine, And Thy saving health extend » Unto earth's remotest end. Let the people praise Thee, Lord! Be by all that live, adored; Let the nations shout and sing Glory to their Saviour King! At Thy fcei, ilieir tributes pay And Thy holy will obey. Let the people praise Thee, Lord; Earth shall then her fruits afford. God to man His blessing giv*; Man to God devoted live: All below and all above One in joy and light and love. HENRY F. LYTE Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, we give Thee thanks for all Thy goodness to us. Teach us how to serve and love Thee as we ought. Show us how to help our fellow-men. Make us to grow in grace, and to increase in our desire for knowledge of Thee. Bless the lonely and weak, and all who are set in authority. For Jesus' sake. Amen. R C. GREEN (Evangelistic Supt.).