0967. 946. “Went’s”

946. “Went’s”

1. A Consecrated Saint. Abraham “went out” at the Lord’s bidding, and thus found the Lord’s blessing—Heb_11:8.

2. A Compassionate Saviour. “He went about doing good” (Act_10:38). The love of His heart moved His hands to labour.

3. A Converted Sinner. “He went on his way rejoicing” (Act_8:39). Being saved by the Lord makes us glad in Him.

4. A Concentrated Company. “They went up into an upper room… continued with one accord in prayer” (Act_1:13-14). The unity of their fervent prayer brought them the fusing of the Spirit’s power.

5. A Conservative Party. “They went to their own company” (Act_4:23). Being centralised in Christ, they loved to be with Christ’s.

6. A Living Testimony. “Went forth before them all” (Mar_2:12). Christ’s work proves the Christ who works.

7. A Needed Rest. “Went aside privately into a desert place” (Luk_9:10; compare with Mar_6:31). The bustle of service must be balanced by communion.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH