Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-02-13

with the present one, and correspond
ingly be guided to the setting of our
heart affections there and in general
balancing all the interests of life
wisely.
As in the natural body the eyes may
become darkened or blinded, so it is
with our eyes of understanding. And
if this blindness come upon US after
we have once seen and enjoyed the
Divine promise, our case would be all
the more pitable. How great that
darkness would be.
Still another lesson there is for us
along the same line. There serving
of mammon would bless us in the
present life, but be injurious to our
future interests. But the serving Of
God would prepare us for future in
fTence. And although obedience e
God may cost US the loss of the pleas
ure Of sin and the loss of some legit-
innate worldly blessing in the present
time, nevertheless there is a blessing
even now to those who are faithful
servants of God and righteousness
And additionally there is the glorious
prospect of the future. It is neces-
sary, however, for us to choose be-
tween the two masters. We cannot
serve both. We cannot get the re-
wards of both. AS Joshua did, so LET
US determine, AS for me and my
house, We will serve the Lord"
The Master urges us. to commit !,
OF our interests to God and4rs. =
resolve to be obedient st-sl 81. IS the
extent Of our abilitSar zen to real
tze the Divine so 5Fs.5h is over all
creation to ,fs7r .5lsee ..tIIi over us, be-
cause of d sr.cg5. come into special re-
lationship t59Aim, in accordance with
his. promises Such need have no anx-
iety with respect to their earthly az
fairs, but may trust all their Interests
to their Heavenly Father Our eternal
life is worth more than the food and
raiment Of the present life. If wise
we viii seek the future life at any
cost at any sacrifice of the present
one.
: As for the ability of our Heavenly
sather to care for our interests, we
8Sf;9uld consider the manifestations of
- 5power and wisdom and grace in
n ID, in his provision for the fowl
of No air qastR l,,f for the lily of the field.
We should sTtsa Il. that he has equal
power to prsf It'.sssm2f CHI best inter
esFs; thus faith sH1s1ea Agnly trust
him, come what may<>. aDose we
were of small stature, w. worry
over the matter increase urheighJ
Then let US realize our own Iittleness
and look rather to the Lord for the
things respecting the present as well
as the future life Let us be dIIigent
in his service, leaving all to his wis
dom, love and power.
Should we suppose that God, who
cares for the lilies and the birds.
would not much more care for us af-
ter we had become his children
through faith in Christ and through
the consideration of our lives? Let
US then cast off all anxious care re-
specting food and raiment and all
matters concerning which the world
in general are worried To be without
worry would not mean to be without
proper concern and due diligence to
find work and to do it. But our Faith
er knows better than we the things
that we really need, and faith is not
merely to trust him, but to accept
what he give as for being for our
best interest.
Our chief concern as followers Of
Christ is to seek to attain a share in
Gods Kingdom with our dear Redeem
era share in the MiIlienial Kingdom
as the Bride of Christ, who shall sit
with him in his glorious Throne for
the blessing and uplifting of the world
of mankind We have our Masters
assurance for It that whoever pursues
this course will do wisely and that
God VIII look out for his earthly in-
terests, for his highest welfare. So do
ing our lives viii be crowned with
peace and JOY and rest in the Lord.
which in his Word he has promised
those who trust him