CONFLICT FOR MAN'S BENEFIT AND FOR CHRIST'S GLORY

CONFLICT FOR MAN’S BENEFIT AND FOR CHRIST’S GLORY

I have had, through the Lord’s goodness, very interesting times in several places. The subject of union with Christ and the effect consequent on the consciousness of this relationship (identity of interest with Him) laid hold of souls remarkably. It is plain that all of God’s people at any time are not in the line of His interest — what I call the ‘trade winds’. The snare in the present day is to be more occupied with the battle on this side Jordan than on the other side. There was visible fighting against Og and Sihon, every one could see the battle, and the success of Israel. This is the battle that the ardent labourers wage against the unconverted world; but in the battle on the other side Jordan, not a blow was struck, but there was a greater battle and a greater conquest. Fighting for man’s benefit is always a more visible thing than fighting for Christ’s glory. Who saw the great conflict that Paul had? What can be more blessed and privileged than to be called and enabled to make space here for Christ — the only Man ever on this earth who was fully up to the mind of God, and the One who is in every way dearest to us.

May the Lord lead you both more deeply and fully into His confidence that you may be more and more for Him.