[Manna - June 5]
In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust. Psalm 31:1
THERE is nothing that puts the Christian at greater
disadvantage in the presence of his foes than for him
to let go, even temporarily, his grip upon the anchor
of faith.
Let him do so for a moment, and of necessity
darkness begins to gather round him: he cannot see
the brightness of his Father's face, for "without faith
it is impossible to please God;" and while he grapples
again for the anchor, the powers of darkness fiercely
assail him with doubts and fears, based generally upon
his human imperfections, which he should ever bear in
mind are covered by the robe of Christ's righteousness.
If we would have the peace of God reign in our hearts,
we must never let go our anchor, "nor suffer Satan's
deadliest strife to beat our courage down."
The language
of our hearts should always be, "Though he slay
me, yet will I trust Him." Z.'95-157 R1835:4