FEBRUARY 28TH, 1929

FEBRUARY 28TH, 1929

MY DEAR SISTER, — ... We had a good reading last night on Judges 13, and there was a happy spirit, and general contributions from brethren which cheered me much. Nazariteship to God as the secret of power in the last days was the principal thought before us, and this was linked with 2 Timothy. There is a difference between the vow of a Nazarite (which is a voluntary act of devotedness) and the requirement of Nazariteship by definite divine call and appointment. Samson and John the baptist are examples of the latter. Nazariteship in 2 Timothy days is obligatory on all who would wish in any small measure to save Israel from the Philistines.

There is no failure in Judges 13; all is of God. Samson practically failed to come up to what he was called to be. Alas! how true this is of the assembly. But each faithful individual can maintain, through grace, purpose of heart to come up to what he is called to be. We can always count upon power to be what God’s sovereign will has assigned to us in service or testimony. As we accept our divinely appointed place, and call on the Lord out of a pure heart, there is power to fill that place. What a comfort to know this!

Very affectionately yours,

February 28th, 1929.