[Manna - August 7]
If a man contend in the games, he is not crowned unless he strive lawfully. 2 Timothy 2:5 (Diaglott)
JESUS observed God's times and seasons and methods.
He never recklessly exposed His life until from
the prophets He recognized that His hour had come
to be delivered into the hands of His enemies.
He
did not make long prayers on the street corners to
be heard of men, nor exhort the multitude with noisy
harangue; as the prophet indicated, He did not lift
up His voice nor cry aloud in the streets.
(Isaiah 42:2)
He chose God's methods, which are rational and wise,
and which are effective in selecting from among men
the class which He desires to be heirs of the promised
Kingdom.
Let those who would so run as to
obtain the prize, mark these footprints of the Master,
and be filled more and more with His Spirit. Z.'02-265 R3070:5