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October 5 Helps, Governments, Discerning of Spirits
Following the Supreme Helper
“Lord, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with
them that have no power: help us, O Lord our God; for we rest on thee”
(2 Chronicles 14:11).
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much”
(Luke 16:10).
It is conscientious attention to what the world terms “little things”
that makes life a success. Little deeds of charity, little acts of selfdenial,
speaking simple words of helpfulness, watching against little
sins—this is Christianity. A grateful acknowledgment of daily blessings,
a wise improvement of daily opportunities, a diligent cultivation
of entrusted talents—this is what the Master calls for. 11
Consider the part acted by the disciples in the Saviour’s miracle
for the feeding of the multitude. The food multiplied in the hands of
Christ, but the disciples received the loaves and gave to the waiting
throng. 12
Many have no faith in God and have lost confidence in man. But
they appreciate acts of sympathy and helpfulness. As they see one
with no inducement of earthly praise or compensation come into their
homes, ministering to the sick, feeding the hungry, clothing the
naked, comforting the sad, and tenderly pointing all to Him of whose
love and pity the human worker is but the messenger—as they see
this, their hearts are touched. Gratitude springs up. Faith is kindled.
They see that God cares for them, and they are prepared to listen as
His word is opened. 13
Whenever the Lord brings destitute fields to your notice and gives
you opportunity to help, you are never to neglect the opportunity.
Heed the call that now comes to you. Your usefulness and helpfulness
in this case will depend on the distinctness of the line of
demarcation that separates you from the vanity and selfishness of the
world. Give back to the Lord His own, and thus acknowledge that a
Supreme Will controls your will, filling you with the self-sacrificing
spirit of Christ. Do this heartily, as unto the Lord. Do we not believe
that the end of all things is at hand? 14
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