Scripture
speaks of "the time of wrath" (Daniel 11:36), "a time of distress such
as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then" (Daniel
12:1). For some, this will bring "shame and everlasting contempt."
Through the grace of God, others will receive "everlasting life" (Daniel
12:20). This "everlasting life" is in Christ - "God has given us
eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life."
Scripture also contains the Word of warning - "He who does not have the
Son does not have life" (1 John 5:12-12). As we hear Scripture speaking
to us concerning eternal life, we say in our hearts, "Such knowledge is
too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain" (Psalm 139:6). Too
wonderful? Too lofty? - Yes, but, by the grace of God, it is given to us
- "I write these things to you who believe in the Name of the Son of
God so that you may know that you have eternal life" (1 John 5:13).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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