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 āMoses and Elijah ⦠in glorious splendourā
is nothing compared with the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. Of Christ
alone, the Father says, āThis is My Son, whom I have chosen; listen to
Himā (Luke 9:35).
We give thanks for men of faith who have played an important part in
carrying forward Godās purpose of salvation. It is concerning the Lord
alone that Scripture says, āmay those who love Your salvation always
say, āThe Lord be exaltedāā (Psalm 40:16).
There is to be prayer from āevery one who lives in the landā (Joel 1:14). It is to be personal prayer - āO Lord, I cry to You for help!ā (Joel 1:19). These two belong together - prayer for the nation and personal prayer. This is expressed so well in the words: āO Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee. Send a revival. Start the work in me.ā We hear the words, āReturn to the Lord, your Godā (Joel 2:13). They are followed by some wonderful words about the character of God - āHe is merciful and compassionate, patient and always ready to forgive and to change His plans about disasterā (Joel 2:13). How do we know that God is like this? We look at what He has done for us - āBe glad and rejoice. The Lord has done great things!ā (Joel 2:21). Looking at all that the Lord has done for us, we trust His promise: āWhoever calls on the Name of the Lord will be savedā (Joel 2:32). This salvation is more than forgiveness for past sins. Itās more than the future glory of being in Godās ev...
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