Joseph, God’s Unwavering Witness
The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. Genesis 39:2. It was God’s design that through Joseph, Bible religion should be introduced among the Egyptians. This faithful witness was to represent Christ in the court of kings. Through dreams God communicated […]
Timothy
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12. The Word of God was the rule which guided Timothy…. His home instructors cooperated with God in educating this young man to bear the burdens that were […]
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 […]
