Approved Unto God

2Timothy 2:13  

"If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: 

he cannot deny himself"

    The Apostle explains the experiences of the elect soul. It must endure, suffer, and die with Christ, that out of its surrender may come the truest, richest life, "He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal," (John 12:25). There is no path to lasting success save that of the cross and grave of Christ. It has been allotted to the redeemed in the divine program; each must tread it separately and with resolute purpose. 
    But there is no doubt as to the sequel of a true life. The world of men may count it a failure, but God pledges Himself that as the pendulum swings here in the dark, it shall swing equally in yonder world of light. Three things are impossible with God, to die, to lie, and to fail the soul that trusts Him. Even when we cannot muster faith enough, His word of promise cannot be frustrated in the case of those whose faith is weak and trembling as the smoking flax.
    The one gold for us all should be to stand approved before God. We must hold a straight course in the word of truth. Our testimony should resemble, and construct something in our life; something which will be a permanent addition to the well being of the world, so that when we stand before Him, the Master may say that He is "Well Pleased." 
Amen!

Reading: (2 Tim. 10-18)
Ref: (HG SB)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister R. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry