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."
May 10th
"Rejoice evermore... In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." I Thessalonians 5:16,18
If you want to enjoy that blessedness which is the heritage 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.
Chat 12/1996