0618. 604. Outlook

604. Outlook

Dr. Mullins, of America, in speaking at a meeting in Spurgeon’s Tabernacle, referred to the uncertain explanations and definitions which are given of philosophy; and gave a definition of it, as “A blind man in a dark room, looking for a black cat which is not there!”

Some might think the definition over defined, but there is no ambiguousness when we are bidden to think of the future. This is seen if we ponder what we are taught by the Word of God to look for.

1. We are looking for the “Blessed Hope” and the glorious appearing of the Lord’s return—Tit_2:13.

2. We are “looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life” (Jud_1:21).

3. We are “looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God” (2Pe_3:12).

4. We are “looking for the Saviour” to give us a glorified body (Php_3:20-21).

5. We are looking for Himself to “appear” (Heb_9:28).

6. We are looking for “new Heavens and a new earth” (2Pe_3:13).

7. Then we are also reminded of this outlook in its practical power, when the Spirit says: “Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless” (2Pe_3:14).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH