THE JEALOUSY OF LOVE

THE JEALOUSY OF LOVE

There is nothing more wonderful than the discipline to which we are subjected. I had not seen the trial of jealousy in the same light as I do now. I was struck at the remarks on it in the Synopsis. I had connected it till now with the Lord’s supper (1 Corinthians 11). Mr. D. intimates that one may be tested, and, if not unfaithful to the Lord, the test assures you that you have not been unfaithful to Him. This passage, I think, accounts for the sudden way that some really converted ones are cut off - one naturally would not think such to be the Lord’s but the very severity of the blow indicates the reverse. Lot’s wife suffers before anyone in Sodom - at least, so I read it.

The blessed God has a right to be jealous because there is no one who has a greater and fuller claim on our love. If we keep enjoying His love, He is well pleased. “I love them that love me”. (Proverbs 8: 17)

I have been lately very much interested in the simple fact that we belong to heaven, and that “such as the heavenly one, such also the heavenly ones”. (1 Corinthians 15: 48) We are only on a journey to our new place where the Object of our heart is, and where we shall be in full harmony with His pleasure. Everything there is in accordance with His will. Why do we not more seek the things which are above?