Exalting the Man of Calvary
And as Moses
lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted
up: that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 3:14, 15.
I point you to
the cross of Calvary. I ask you to consider the infinite sacrifice made in your
behalf that through faith in Jesus Christ you may not perish but have everlasting
life. . . . I point you to Jesus. You are safe in committing to Him the
innermost working of your mind. The Lord Jesus hath purchased you with an
infinite price. You may commit the keeping of your soul to Jesus. You may trust
Him as your Counselor. . . . Constantly draw nigh unto God. He will help you.
O be sure you
receive your illumination from the Source of all light. He is the great central
Light of the universe of heaven and the great Light of the world. He will
enlighten every man that cometh into the world. Reach no cheap, low standard.
Cultivate the gentleness of Christ. Secure the highest attainments, and draw
your inspiration from Jesus Christ. He is your Friend. You may always depend
upon Him and find Him faithful and true. When you need His sympathy in your
greatest perplexity, wounded and bruised, He will not pass you by on the other
side. To Him you may come in the simplicity of children. To Him you may come
with joy and rejoicing. With everything that is flattering to your hopes, every
success which attends your labors in the Lord, look up to Jesus and lay every
honor at His feet. Everything depends upon your walking in all humility of
mind. Write the name of Christ upon your banner and never dishonor your colors.
All heaven was
given to us in Christ Jesus. . . . O honor Jesus by giving to Him the heart's
best and holiest services! He has given His life for you. Who is He that hath
done this? The only begotten Son of God, He that was One with the Father before
the world was.
Lift up your
banner, lift it up higher. Never, never let it trail in the dust of the earth.
Exalt Jesus. Lift Him up, the Man of Calvary, higher and still higher.
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