To
come to the end of the book of Numbers is to sense the great
significance of the man, Moses. To read the transfiguration of Jesus is
to realize that the glory of “Moses and Elijah … in glorious splendour”
is nothing compared with the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. Of Christ
alone, the Father says, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen; listen to
Him” (Luke 9:35).
We give thanks for men of faith who have played an important part in
carrying forward God’s purpose of salvation. It is concerning the Lord
alone that Scripture says, “may those who love Your salvation always
say, ‘The Lord be exalted’” (Psalm 40:16).
There is to be prayer from “every one who lives in the land” (Joel 1:14). It is to be personal prayer - “O Lord, I cry to You for help!” (Joel 1:19). These two belong together - prayer for the nation and personal prayer. This is expressed so well in the words: “O Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee. Send a revival. Start the work in me.” We hear the words, “Return to the Lord, your God” (Joel 2:13). They are followed by some wonderful words about the character of God - “He is merciful and compassionate, patient and always ready to forgive and to change His plans about disaster” (Joel 2:13). How do we know that God is like this? We look at what He has done for us - “Be glad and rejoice. The Lord has done great things!” (Joel 2:21). Looking at all that the Lord has done for us, we trust His promise: “Whoever calls on the Name of the Lord will be saved” (Joel 2:32). This salvation is more than forgiveness for past sins. It’s more than the future glory of being in God’s ev...
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