Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-06

have stood aghast when they realized
what He wanted them to do and also
appreciated their great inability to do
this. Jesus caught the meaning of their
eyes, and said, Freely ye have received,
freely give" They understood now; they
were but the channels through which
the blessing might flow. He was not
asking of them something that they
could not do. He was asking only that
they do not obstruct Him in His work.
but give Him a means of transmission
of His power.
A GREAT EQUIPMENT.
This attitude on their part was neces-
sary. He could neither equip them nor
use them without it. But to one who so
yields. He gives the necessary equip
ment, and a great equipment it is. He
did not supply them with the ordinary
travellers impedimenta. Money. extra
clothing, shoes and staff would have only
been in their way. These temporal things
were necessary, hut He would see that
they were supplied, since they were on
business for Him. 1t would be terrible
for those who failed to do what He
wanted in this respect. The equipment
which He sees they need, and gives
them, is the presence of the Holy Spirit
He will counsel them, supply them,
strengthen them, sustain them. lie VIII
be to them all they need.
1t will be no easy job. There will be
numerous difficulties. They will have
to face councils. both civil and religious.
Brother shall rise against brother. and
parent against child. Persecution will
follow them from place to place; but
they will hut in this be sharing His life
filling up that which was lacking in His
sufferings. But there is no need in this
for fear, for no sparrow even, almost
worthless as it seems, ever falls to the
ground without your Father. If God
is present with every sparrow, surely He
will be with those who are sent forth
on business for Him. This, therefore,
is the only equipment they need.
A GREAT CONSIDERATION.
For this work, a great conservation
on their part is needed. He must he
supremacy loved. Love for father or
mother must be secondary. Jesus Is
satisfied with nothing less than Guy
supreme devotion to Him. Within the
past month there sailed from Phila-
delphIa ten young people. They AS
en- route now for Central Africa on this
same mission. Two of them had To
choose between Christ and th"ir
sweethearts of many years. One LIFT
without the goodby of any member OF
his family. Ills father diSinher1feu
him, his brother refused to shake
hands at parting, and even his mora
er would not bid him goodby.
Another left his mother never to see
her again probably as she has cancer
and will probably not live until his
return; another left a sister on a bGd
with typhoid. Why? Not because
they loved any of these less, but Te-
sus more-Supremely. In another par
ty of young people going to Asia Is
one who has given up everything
against great oppoI gAat he might
do his Lords will.
Shall these lose their reward: No.
even the cup of cold water given ia
the name of a disciple shall in no wise
lose it's reward. HOW much more,
therefore. such love and devotion.
Brethren, the need is great today
the peoples need and also the Ma-eer $
need. He can use you in His work n"
matter what kind of man Or woman
you are, for He needs all kinds. He
will equip you with the presence OF
Godfather, Son and Spirit. He will
overcome all difficulties. He will rt-
ward you fully and adequately.
He asks of you is supreme devotion TO
Kim and a willingness to be a channel
of blessing. Will you let Him have
you?