HOW THE HEART IS DRAWN INTO SERVICE

HOW THE HEART IS DRAWN INTO SERVICE

I am glad that you are led to think of being here for the Lord. The first three traits of the new company (Luke 10 - Luke 17) express how we are here for Him. I do not think that it is at the Supper that we are drawn into His service. I see that it is there we are severed from this place, and then that no other path would suit us here but identification with His death, which is our pleasing responsibility if we have been truly at the Supper. I believe it is consequent on our enjoying Christ, like the man who was blind, in John 9: 35, that we begin to be here for Him. The heart is so drawn to Him outside everything of man that it could have no interest here but for Him. I think that is the effect of the gospel of the glory of Christ. Not only has the queen of Sheba found herself entranced in Solomon’s home circle but she praises his servants. When ^[p. 240] you are in spirit with Christ in glory your heart is so affected by His interests that you are transformed into practical concert with Him as to them; and your daily toil here really contributes to make you a more efficient servant for Him.

The more you seek to be here for Him, the more difficulties there will be within and without, but difficulties are only the opportunities for faith. Do not look at them, a bad horse looks back at his load! Mary of Bethany had a beautiful path of service.

As to ————, I knew her when she first came out. I think it is a great help in a controversy like the present to insist on that which cannot be denied — the difference between the earthly man and the heavenly. I know the blessed Lord is of a new order, and though I may not know much about the new order, I know that it is not in any way like the old order, which I do know.