Why Some Great Men Fall. Part [18] 09/25/2025 (Morning thought)

1st Corinthians 9:And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

[Testimonies Vol. 7 pp 243>234] There are those who work all day and far into the night to do what seems to them must be done. The Lord looks pityingly upon these weary, heavy-laden burden bearers and says to them: “Come unto Me, ... and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. God’s workers will meet with turmoil, discomfort, and weariness. At times, uncertain and distracted, they are almost in despair. When this restless nervousness comes, let them remember Christ’s invitation: “Come ye yourselves apart, ... and rest awhile.”

The Savior “giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increases strength.” Difficulties will arise that will try your faith and patience. Face them bravely. Look on the bright side. If the work is hindered, be sure that it is not your fault, and then go forward, rejoicing in the Lord. Heaven is full of joy. It resounds with the praises of Him who made so wonderful a sacrifice for the redemption of the human race.

Should not the church on earth be full of praise? Should not Christians publish throughout the world the joy of serving Christ? Those who in heaven join with the angelic choir in their anthem of praise must learn on earth the song of heaven, the keynote of which is thanksgiving. Never let your courage fail. Never talk unbelief because appearances are against you. Let your language be: “The Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.”

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless

Why Some Great Men Fall. Part [17] 09/25/2025 (Evening thought)

Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to your navel, and marrow to your bones.

[Testimonies Vol. 7 pp 243] Remember that prayer is the source of your strength. A worker cannot gain success while he hurries through his prayers and rushes away to look after something that he fears may be neglected or forgotten. He gives only a few hurried thoughts to God; he does not take time to think, to pray, to wait upon the Lord for a renewal of physical and spiritual strength. He soon becomes weary.

He does not feel the uplifting, inspiring influence of God’s Spirit. He is not quickened by fresh life. His jaded frame and tired brain are not soothed by personal contact with Christ. “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” “It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.”

We therefore end with a passage of Scripture that will encourage us to chart a wise course moving forward. It isn’t necessary for any great man or woman to fall, and it is not God’s will that His servants who are promoted to a place of prominence in society or in the church, become the sport of circumstances. If we keep God ever before our faces, He will help us to live victoriously, for it is His will that we be kept by His power through faith, through all the vicissitudes of life.

Philippians 4: 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

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