[Songs in the Night - July 3]
The Lord shall judge his people. Hebrews 10:30
IF THE Lord's people get into trouble through not
being sufficiently watchful, the Lord will give them
some experiences which will be good for them, if
rightly received.
Let us remember the warning words
of the Apostle Paul: "If we would judge ourselves, we
should not be judged of the Lord." (I Corinthians 11:31)
This
means that when we neglect to judge ourselves, he has
to do it for us.
Then we are being chastened with a
view to our correction, that we might attain unto the
heavenly reward and favor that is to be ours as new
creatures in Christ, if we remain humble and faithful
unto death.
If we continue to be meek and filled with
the spirit of humility, not craving present honors and
exaltation, but willing in perfect patience to await the
Lord's own good time, our exaltation will come; and
we shall share our Savior's throne and his glory forever
more. Z'16-132 R5890:5 (Hymn 67)