SERVICE

SERVICE

I am glad that you are led to think on being here for the Lord ... I do not think that it is merely 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 the table - our pleasing responsibility if we have been truly at the Supper. I believe that it is consequent on our enjoying Christ, like the man who had been blind in John 9: 35 - 38, 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 for any one but for Him. I think this 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; and it is there that your heart is so affected by Christ’s interests, that now you are transformed with practical concert with Him as to them; your daily toil here really contributing to make you a more efficient servant for Him. The more you seek to be here for Him the more there will be difficulties within and without. Difficulties are only the opportunities for faith. But do not look at them; a bad horse looks back at his load. Mary of Bethany had a beautiful path of service.