DECEMBER 9TH, 1932

DECEMBER 9TH, 1932

DEAR —, — I thank you for the kind letter of greeting received on my birthday. It is a comfort to be assured of the interest and prayers of the saints, and, indeed, one counts on it always. I continue to pray for —, and am always glad when I hear a good account of the meetings and of the brethren. There are many things which come in to test whether we are content to go on with the Lord’s approval, or whether we want to stand well in “man’s day”. The qualities of the new man get their opportunity when we come up against trying elements in others. But we have all to learn that having a right thought of what ought to be does not, in itself, give capability to carry it out. But the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ suffices for all things, and it can be got through prayer.

I am glad you enjoyed your time at — . It is nice to see the grace of God in the brethren, and it shines often when there is not much gift or even natural ability. How differently we look at things when we remember that “the sacrifices of God are a broken spirit”. A tender and self-humbled heart that appreciates Christ is of more value to heaven than the possession of all endowments without it.

I have been thankful to move round a little, and see the brethren in some of the small meetings. And to find everywhere some evidence of the Lord’s support. I have just gone from place to place as He has opened the way, and have seen His hand in many details.

With love in the Lord to — and yourself,

Yours affectionately in Him,

December 9th, 1932.