0514. 503. Leaving Things

503. Leaving Things

1. Fleeing from Sin. “Left his garment in her hand” (Gen_39:12, Gen_39:15). Doing the right thing sometimes brings us an ill consequence.

2. Following the Lord. “Left their nets and followed Him” (Mat_4:20). When the choice is between the nets of a lawful business and a call to follow the Lord, He must have the preference.

3. First be Reconciled. “Leave thy gift… first be reconciled” (Mat_5:23-24). Reconciliation to an offended brother is pre-requisite to communion with the Lord.

4. Fascinated by Christ. “She left her water pot” (Joh_4:28). She forgot what she brought to the well and her quest in coming, because she found something better.

5. Following On. “Leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, go on to perfection” (Heb_6:1). Stagnation is the bane of a consecrated life. We shall go back if we do not “go on.”

6. Found Wanting. Elisha “left the oxen,” but he wanted to say “good-bye” to those at home. Elijah would not brook delay. Earthly ties must not hinder the call to the Lord’s service—1Ki_19:20, 1Ki_19:21.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH