II Corinthians 4:5-7
"For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, Who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."
December 21st
"Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His Name." Psalm 100:4
Life which God has created will not harm His children who hear their "Daddy"; but the abominations, concocted by egotistic man, do pollute His "temple."
Cut down on your "pleading with God." Instead, start shouting His praises. Beforehand – out of an honest heart, THANK Him for His goodness to you-ward, and for His hearing and answering your prayers – according to His Own wisdom-in-love.
IF you want to enjoy that blessedness which is the heritage of the children of Jesus Christ, then it is a requirement that you believe in His goodness, in His justice and love to you-ward. HE also requires the proof of that – through your perpetual happy cheer, and refusal to fret or believe the slightest ill. Incessantly you outboot the devil and downcast the dragon; every imp and demon you refuse to harbor – "casting him out" in Jesus' Name.
In totality He gave HIMSELF to redeem you: how then, will He not to the utmost delight the heart of His true children NOW?
IF you fall and break a leg: shout His praises! Why shouldn't you? Aren't you getting a REST? And while you "rest," THINK, – that, through your thinking may arrive in your head enough SENSE to carefully watch over His "temple" in the future.
To your faith and irrepressible joy, add patience. It is required of His children – that they ever believe "Daddy" knows best as to time and manner.
Chat 12/1966 (continued tomorrow...)