that God has given you and then trust the Lord to help you and to
[129] raise up those who will be your helpers in carrying burdens.
Let not the unkind speeches of men hurt you. Did not men
say unkind things about Jesus? You err, and may sometimes give
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occasion for unkind remarks; but Jesus never did. He was pure,
spotless, undefiled. Do not expect a better portion in this life than
the Prince of glory had. When your enemies see that they can make
you feel hurt, they will rejoice, and Satan will rejoice. Look to Jesus,
and work with an eye single to His glory. Keep your heart in the
love of God.
Looking Away From Men
It may be that even the members of the church to which you
belong will say and do that which will grieve you. But move right
on, calm and peaceful, ever trusting in Jesus, remembering that you
are not your own, that you are Christ’s property, the purchase of
the blood of God’s beloved Son, and that you are engaged in His
work, seeking to bless humanity. This is a great work. Do not let
the perversity of men move you from firm trust and abiding faith in
the promises of God.
It hurts you when one for whom you have done much becomes
your enemy, having been brought under an influence opposed to you.
But do you not do almost the same thing to Jesus when you turn away
from Him? He has been your best friend. He has done everything
He could to win your love. He has invited your confidence. He has
asked you to come to Him with all your burdens and all your griefs,
and has pledged His word to give you rest and peace if you will wear
His yoke and bear His burdens. He declares that His yoke is easy
and His burden is light. Show that you believe this. Take God at His
word. You never could have stood where you now stand, bearing
the responsibilities that you have borne, unless Jesus had given you
special help. Acknowledge this. Praise God for the help that He has
been to you, and trust Him still.
Bring Christ into your life. Do not feel that you are answerable
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There are in the church unfaithful ones who treat Jesus far worse
than they treat you. Were He on earth, they would insult Him, revile
Him, defame Him. “It must needs be that offenses come; but woe to
that man by whom the offense cometh.” “It were better for him that
a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned
in the depth of the sea.” Matthew 18:7, 6.
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You are carrying a heavy load. I wish that everyone could feel
this as I do. I wish that all your brethren would be true and faithful to
you, not hindering you, not extolling or glorifying you, but looking
upon you as one whom God is using as His instrument to do a given
work, and remembering that they must not block the wheels, but
must put their shoulder to the wheel, helping instead of hindering.
An EternalWeight of Glory
Again I say: Rejoice in the Lord. Rest in Him. You need His
power, and this power you may have. Go forward firmly, valiantly,
courageously. You may err in judgment, but do not lose your hold on
Jesus. He is wisdom, He is light, He is power. He is to you as a great
Rock in a weary land. Rest under His shadow. You need wisdom,
and Jesus will give it to you. Do not be unbelieving. The more you
are jostled, misapprehended, misstated, misrepresented, the more
evidence you have that you are doing a work for the Master, and the
more closely you must cling to your Saviour. In all your difficulties
be calm and undisturbed, patient and forbearing, not rendering evil
for evil, but good for evil. Look to the top of the ladder. God is above
it. His glory shines on every soul ascending heavenward. Jesus is
this ladder. Climb up by Him, cling to Him, and erelong you will
step off the ladder into His everlasting kingdom.
I [131] want you to have heaven. I know of no one who would appreciate
heaven more than you, who have worked so untiringly to
relieve suffering humanity, depriving yourself of sleep, neglecting
to take food, bringing but little enjoyment into your life. At times
there does not seem to be much sunshine in your path, only one long,
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continuous shadow. The afflictions you see, the dependent mortals
looking and longing for help, your contact with depraved, corrupted
