A good many years ago, there was
a boy growing up in a home of poverty,
with no advantages. He was long and lanky--
a most clumsy boy. He would lie on the
earthen floor at night, when the day's
work was done, reading by the dim firelight.
There seemed little hope that the boy
would ever be a man of influence.
But the years pass, and we see him
as President of the United States.
One day we see him taking a pen
and signing a paper which frees
millions of slaves, and writes
the name of Abraham Lincoln
among the immortal names.
Just so, we should all just go on
with our daily tasks, doing the best
we can in our circumstances--
and wait for GOD'S timing.
It takes months for the apple to
grow mellow and sweet on the tree.
If you are a disciple of CHRIST--
HE is going to make something
very beautiful, very noble out
of your life, when HIS work
on you is finished.
You will not always be struggling
with faults, fainting under infirmities,
bowing beneath burdens, striving
in vain against difficulties.
It does not yet appear what
you will be; but there is glory
in reserve for every faithful
follower of JESUS!
shall renew their strength; they shall
mount up with wings as eagles; they
shall run, and not be weary; and
they shall walk, and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31
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GraceGems has published J.C. Ryle's article, "TRUE PREACHING".
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