0718. 701. “Rise Up”

701. “Rise Up”

1. Saved and Moving. “Rise up and walk?” (Luk_5:23). Healed from the disease of sin, henceforth we are to walk in the Lord.

2. Listening and Working. “Let us rise up and build” (Neh_2:18). Listening to the words of Nehemiah led the listeners to activity.

3. Rebuke and Command. “Rise up, ye women that are at ease” (Isa_32:9). Sloth is a curse to the sluggard and an invitation to Satan.

4. Affection and Concern. “Rise up, My love, My fair one, and come away” (Son_2:10). The Lover of the Bride wants her at His side.

5. Christ and Disciples. “Rise up, let us go” (Mar_14:42). The consciousness of danger always calls forth the concern of the Saviour.

6. Prayer and Deliverance. “Arise up quickly” (Act_12:7). Prayer for Peter brought deliverance to Peter.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH