Never Look Back
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God. Philippians 3:14. Elisha immediately left all to begin his ministry. His leave-taking was not with mourning and bitter regrets. They made a feast in his home in commemoration of the honor conferred upon one of the family. And what was the […]
Answering God’s Call
Then he arose and followed Elijah, and became his servant. 1 Kings 19:21. During the three years and a half of barrenness and famine, the family of Shaphat had become familiar with the mission of Elijah the prophet, and the Spirit of God impressed the heart of Elisha in regard to the meaning of this […]
The Call of Elisha
Then Elijah passed by him and threw his mantle on him. 1 Kings 19:19. We would do well to consider the case of Elisha when chosen for his work. The prophet Elijah was about to close his earthly labors. Another was to be called to carry forward the work for that time. In his course […]
Full Surrender
Do not marvel that I said to you, “You must be born again.” John 3:7. As God’s purchased possession, we are under contract to work as Christ worked in His divine service, not in accordance with our natural inclinations but in harmony with the Spirit of God. But the lives of all people, as the […]
Nicodemus
Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:3. Nicodemus held a high position of trust in the Jewish nation. He was highly educated and possessed talents of no ordinary character. With others, he had been stirred by the teaching of Jesus of Galilee. Though rich, learned, and honored, he […]
The Wise Men
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” Matthew 2:1, 2. […]
