Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-01-28

cial divine manifestation he made the
long journey from northern Africa. /
not by the comfortable method of mod |
ern travel. but by the slow process, OF
chariot driving Neither distance nor
desert sand hindered his journey.
What contrast here with many un- |
saved men who will not make any eft
fort to come in contact with truth. |
even by as much as walking around a
corner to some place of worship
where the word of God would be ex
planned.
2. He was persistent seeker Fail
ing to find the truth for which he
sought. either in the splendor of the
temple worship, or by association with
other worshipers, he left Jerusalem for
his home still seeking, and was giving
himself to diligent reading of the
prophecy of Isaiah.
Here again he stands out in marked
contrast with many of the unsaved
who utterly neglect the Word of God
and who do not open the Bible from
one month to another even though
they admit it is the good news of sal
vation, the time table of Gods road Of
eternal life, and the description of
heavenly inheritance with the condi
tions of possession.
8. He was a teachable seeker. The
eunuch was puzzled by the writing of
the prophet. Confronted by one who
seemed to claim knowledge, he at
once invited the stranger to share his
chariot and asked him to explain the
prophets message.
In this regard he is model for
every inquirer. 1t is no confession OF
mental weakness to seek the help of
another in things spiritual 1t is simply
the recognition that another has pre-
ceded us in the search for truth. Many
/ people struggle for years with doubts
and fears that might be removed in a
single hour of conference with pastor
or spiritual friend.
f. He was an obedient seeker. Hear
ing Philips explanation of the gospel
he at once expressed his faith in
Christ and claimed the first oppor-
tunity for confession through baptism.
A readiness to accept Christ on his
own terms is the true test of seek
er's honesty and earnestness. The or
dinances of the gospel are both simple
and significant. Their observance per
mits the believer to express his faith
toward God and to take the attitude
of open testimony as witness for
| Christ.
l!.-As model Christian the eunuch
went on his way rejoicing"
l. He rejoiced over new-found truth
All truth is interesting. Men with
eager joy push their investigations
along lines of natural science, but tbs
largest truth is God in Christ. He who
knows this may well rejoice
2. He rejoiced in new relation to
God. No longer was he an unforgiven
sinner, or an orphan in the world. with
out joyous relation to it's maker. Hav
ing accepted the gospel he rejoiced al
being a child of God. a friend of Christ
To an humbly dressed worshiper in {
fashionable church the urbane ushel
said, 81 believe l do not know you.
do you know the Lord Jesus Christ p
said the humble saint. "Oh yes, know
him said the usher. We'll" said tn,
visitor, 81 am his brother" There is
joy in being able to say this.
8. He rejoiced in new opportunit,
for service. The eunuch' was financia
secretary of his kingdom. Hereafte
) he was to have a share in the world
wide and embracing kingdom
; gelist and tradition reports that HI
baptized Queen Candace. Association
with Christ's kingdom work enlarge
life and brings joy. A toiling woman
explained her spiritual gladness b,
saying, Il work every day over th
washtub It used to be dreary worl
as l saw only the clothes, and the tub
. and my little home comforts. Now
know of woman's work for women il
5 foreign lands and give each week from
t my wages to spread the gospel, ant
: now while work my thoughts go ou
f to the ends of the world
! A. Lastly the eunuch rejoiced a
J thought of his heavenly inheritance
Before this his largest hopes cor
, cerned political promotion, increase Q
( salary, or lengthening of vacation-al
earthly things. Now he thought O
: the heavenly. He did not worry be
i cause his hair was growing white, o
/ because some younger man would 500
3 get his place. He was slated for pre-
r motion to service in the heavenl
realm
. No one who is not Christian ca
be cheerful and happy at thought c
advancing age. | have never known
man sixty years of age and over VIII
seemed really happy unless being
: Christian.
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