Expect A Blessing. Part [15] 03/20/2025 (Morning thought)

3rd John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers. 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

The health message in particular would become of very grave importance, at such a time as this when disease and pestilence will be stalking the land, and when the guard rails are being removed. In other words, if we expect a blessing, like Gideon, we will have to behave as if we do. [Christian Temperance pp 119] Again and again I have been shown that God is trying to lead us back, step by step, to his original design,—that man should subsist upon the natural products of the earth.

Among those who are waiting for the coming of the Lord, meat-eating will eventually be done away; flesh will cease to form a part of their diet. We should ever keep this end in view, and endeavor to work steadily toward it. All who are connected with our health institutions especially should be educating themselves to subsist on fruits, grains, and vegetables. If we move from principle in these things, if we as Christian reformers educate our own taste, and bring our diet to God's plan, then we may exert an influence upon others in this matter, which will be pleasing to God.

“I cannot think that in the practice of flesh-eating we are in harmony with the light which God has been pleased to give us.” We therefore end with a passage of Scripture which should help us to live in readiness, and therefore, if there are loose ends to be tied up, and if there are changes to be made in attitudes and practice, today if we will hear His voice let’s not harden our hearts.

Romans 13: 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep, for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 12 The night is far spent the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness and let us put on the armor of light.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

Expect A Blessing. Part [14] 03/20/2025 (Evening thought)

Judges 7:7 And the Lord said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the other people go every man unto his place.

There are very serious and important lessons for us in our day, who, like Gideon, and the faithful 300, are expecting a blessing, even at a time when it may seem that the enemies of truth and righteousness may overwhelm. Whatever God has promised, and whatsoever may be our expectation from Him, it’s important that we not be distracted by the confused noise that is now enveloping the earth.

The Lord has promised the latter rain near the close of earth’s history, and everyone who knows what is coming must be positioning themselves intelligently so as to exercise an intelligent faith. Like Gideon, we should be cognizant of the facts on the ground; and yes, we must be aware that final movements will be rapid ones, yet we must be dead focused on the mission, and not allow our faith to grow dim.

God will deliver in His own time and way, and to our finite minds it might seem as if He is taking a route that is not aligned with logic. But just as it was with Gideon, and the 300 men, we could, and should still expect a blessing, for Jesus will do just as He has promised. The messages which God has given us through His servants the prophets, for such a time as this, are meant to prepare us spiritually, mentally and where possible, physically for what’s ahead.

Isaiah 33:16 He shall dwell on high: his place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. 17 Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!