In This Issue:
Believe His Truths
He Speaks the Truth
The Devil’s Tactics
Separate
Volume: 989 January 13, 2025
Theme: Assorted
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Suppose I was dying from consumption that I inherited from my father or mother. I did not get it by any fault of my own or by any neglect of my health. I inherited it.
I went to my physician and other medical specialists, and they all gave me the same prognosis. They say I am incurable and that I will die. They also told me I had only thirty days to live.
A friend happens to come along and looks at me and says: “Moody, you have got the consumption.”
“I know it very well. I don’t need anyone to tell me that.”
“But,” he says, “There is a remedy. A remedy, I tell you. Let me have your attention.”
“But, sir, I don’t believe it. I have tried the leading physicians in this country and Europe, and they tell me there is no hope.”
“But, you know me, Moody. You have known me for years.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Do you think I would tell you a falsehood?”
“No.”
“Well, ten years ago, I was far gone. The physicians also gave me up to die, but I took this medicine, and it cured me. I am perfectly well — look at me.”
“That is extraordinary!”
“Yes, it may be strange, but it is a fact. That medicine cured me. Take this medicine, and it will cure you. Although it has cost me a great deal, it shall not cost you anything.”
“Well,” I say, “I would like to believe you, but this is contrary to what I have heard.”
Hearing this, my friend returned and brought another friend to me, who testified to the same thing. He again went away when I would not believe it. He brought back another, and another, and another, and they all testified to the same thing. They said they were as bad as myself, but they took the same medicine that had been offered to me, and it cured them. He then handed me the medicine. I dashed it to the ground. I did not believe in its saving power. I died with the cure repeatedly offered to me.
This fictitious instance sounds ridiculous, yet similar versions have occurred thousands of times worldwide and in history. People know of countless folks who have had their lives ruined by sin. They clearly see it is harming their own lives.
Most have heard enough Bible teaching and know there is an eternity after this life for all and an eternal wage for sins committed in this life if one is not saved. They have learned they will not get away with their sin.
These same people have heard the Gospel many different ways, from preaching, articles, signs, and countless acquaintances. Many testimonies have been heard about how the lives of folks, even more vile than themselves, have been transformed simply by being saved by Christ’s precious blood. They have even seen the transformations for themselves.
Still, they refuse to take the only cure to prevent eternal torment. They reject the gift of salvation’s remedy. It is against their reasoning to solve their “problem.”
Sadly, there are many reading this who also may be “dashing” the only “medicine” that cures their sin-sick life and can give them eternal life. They never trust Christ as their Saviour.
Do not throw away the only remedy that can cure one from the ravages of sin. Jesus can save!
“Is life a puzzle? Christianity has the missing peace!” — Author Unknown
Suppose you go to a street and meet a man whom you have known for the last ten years to be a beggar. You notice a tremendous change in his appearance, and you say, “Hello, beggar, what’s happened to you?”
“I ain’t no beggar. Don’t call me a beggar.”
“Why,” you say, “I saw you begging in the street the other day.”
“Ah, but a change has taken place since then,” he replies.
“Is that so? How did it come about?” you inquire.
“Well,” he says, “I came out this morning and got down here intending to catch the businessmen and get money from them. One person came up to me and said there was $10,000 deposited for me.”
“How do you know that was true?” you say.
“I went to the bank, and they put the money in my hand.”
“Are you sure of that?” you ask.
“I got the money, and that’s all the proof I needed. Things are different now.”
After being saved by doing what the Bible says, some often question similarly. “Did I really get born again? Did I truly get saved? Do I really have God’s promise of eternity?”
They have only to accept His testimony, and they are saved. John said, “He that hath received His testimony hath set his seal that God is true.” (John 3:33) Is there a person reading this who will receive His testimony and gift for our salvation and trust God’s promise is true? Proclaim that God speaks the truth. Make God’s testimony true. Take Him at His Word. Anyone who believes and asks can be saved!
“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Acts 2:21
The Devil’s Tactics
J. Vernon McGee
When the Devil saw that persecution would not stop the church, he changed to a different tactic. He joined the church. He began to hurt the church from the inside.
The enemy of God still does that today. He attacks the validity of the Word of God, and he tries to discredit the Gospel. If that doesn’t work, he tries to discredit the man who preaches the Gospel. He has used these tactics on many Christians.
“The devil doesn’t come to you with a red face and horns. He comes to you disguised as everything you’ve ever wanted.” — Author Unknown
The reason the world is not seeing Jesus is that Christian people are not filled with Him. They are satisfied attending weekly meetings, reading the Bible occasionally, and praying from time to time. It is an awful thing to see people who profess to be Christians but are are not living His way, powerless, and in a place where their lives are so parallel to unbelievers’ lives that it is difficult to tell if they really are children of God.
“Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.”
II Cor. 6:17-18