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Our High Calling — Day 212 of 365 “Almost to the Excellence of the Angels,” July 31 The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Job 17:9 . To every man God has entrusted talents for wise improvement. If rightly used, these talents will reflect glory to the Giver. But the most precious gifts of God may be perverted, and thus become a curse rather than a blessing.... The Lord has given man capacity for continual improvement, and has granted him all possible aid in the work. Through the provisions...

Our High Calling — Day 211 of 365 How to Grow in Grace, July 30 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 . How is it possible that we may grow in grace? It is possible to us only as we empty our hearts of self, and present them to Heaven, to be molded after the Divine Pattern. We may have a connection with the living channel of light; we may be refreshed with the heavenly dew, and have the showers of heaven descend upon us. As we appropriate the blessing of God, we shall b...

Our High Calling — Day 210 of 365 In the Sunlight of Christ, July 29 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. Ephesians 4:14, 15 . “Watch unto prayer,” and you will steadily grow in grace and in a knowledge of Christ. Your experience will not be one-sided, deformed, but healthful, symmetrical. All unawares to ...

Our High Calling — Day 209 of 365 A Daily Experience in Conversion, July 28 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 . Genuine conversion is needed, not once in years, but daily. This conversion brings man into a new relation with God. Old things, his natural passions and hereditary and cultivated tendencies to wrong, pass away, and he is renewed and sanctified. But this work must be continual; for as long as Satan exists, he will make an effort to carry on his work. He who strives ...

Our High Calling — Day 208 of 365 The Secret of Holiness, July 27 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Ephesians 4:24 . No man receives holiness as a birthright, or as a gift from any other human being. Holiness is the gift of God through Christ. Those who receive the Saviour become sons of God. They are His spiritual children, born again, renewed in righteousness and true holiness. Their minds are changed. With clearer vision they behold eternal realities. They are adopted into God's family, and they be...

Our High Calling — Day 207 of 365 “Holier, Yea Holier Still,” July 26 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification. 1 Thessalonians 4:3 . Our sanctification is God's object in all His dealing with us. He has chosen us from eternity that we might be holy. Christ gave Himself for our redemption, that through faith in His power to save from sin, we might be made complete in Him.... As Christians we have pledged ourselves to fulfil the responsibilities resting on us, and to show to the world that we have a close connection with God. Thus, thr...

Our High Calling — Day 206 of 365 Sanctifying Power of Truth, July 25 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. John 17:17 . What is sanctification? It is to give one's self wholly and without reserve—soul, body, and spirit—to God; to deal justly; to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God; to know and to do the will of God without regard to self or self-interest; to be heavenly-minded, pure, unselfish, holy, and without spot or stain. 55 Manuscript 65, 1886 . It is through the truth, by the power of the Holy Spirit, that we are to be sa...

Our High Calling — Day 205 of 365 Truth Continually Unfolding, July 24 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. John 16:12 . The very limited and earthly apprehension which the disciples had of the teachings of Christ made it difficult for the Great Teacher to lead their minds into an understanding of heavenly things, and determined the measure of His divine communications.... His work was especially to reveal the moral excellency of character which the Lord requires. 52 Manuscript 23, 1889 . Jesus did not give full comments or connecte...

Our High Calling — Day 204 of 365 As a Wall of Fire Against Temptation, July 23 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:11 . Satan is continually seeking to influence human minds by his subtle arts. His is a master mind, given of God, but prostituted with all its noble capabilities to oppose and to make of no effect the counsels of the Most High.... We can overcome only by believing in every word that proceedeth from the mouth of God. We must know what is written in order that we may not be defeated by the sophistry and ench...

Our High Calling — Day 203 of 365 The Bread That Satisfies, July 22 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.... For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. John 6:51-55 . The words, “Give us this day our daily bread,” refer not only to temporal food but to the spiritual food which brings everlasting life to the receiver. When we believe and receive Christ's word, we eat His flesh and ...

Our High Calling — Day 202 of 365 Leaves From the Tree of Life, July 21 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:35 . The world is perishing for want of truth, pure, unadulterated truth. Christ is the truth. His words are truth. 44 Manuscript 130, 1897 . When the believer, in the fellowship of the Spirit, can lay his hand upon truth itself, and appropriate it, he eats the bread that comes down from heaven. He enters into the life of Christ, and appreciates the ...

Our High Calling — Day 201 of 365 “It Is Written,” July 20 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 . Let the seeker for truth who accepts the Bible as the inspired Word of God, lay aside every previous idea, and take that Word in its simplicity. He should renounce every sinful practice, and enter the Holy of Holies with heart softened and subdued, ready to list...

Our High Calling — Day 200 of 365 The Bible Speaks to Me, July 19 Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16 . The Holy One has given rules for the guidance of every soul so that no one need miss his way. These directions mean everything to us; for they form the standard to which every son and daughter of Adam must conform. We can not turn aside from any of these divine rules, and be found guiltless. We are required to make the will of Go...

Our High Calling — Day 199 of 365 How to Study the Bible, July 18 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. John 5:39 . The Book of books has the highest claim to our reverent attention. We must not be satisfied with superficial knowledge, but must seek to learn the full meaning of the words of truth, and to drink deep of the spirit of the Holy Oracles. To read a certain number of chapters daily, or commit to memory a stipulated amount without careful thought as to the meaning of the sacred text, is a wo...

Our High Calling — Day 198 of 365 Working the Mines of Truth, July 17 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. Psalm 119:130 . I feel a special interest in our youth who are interested in the truth.... I am anxious that you should press your way forward and upward in order that you shall reach the standard of Christian character that is revealed in the Word of God. Let the Word of God be your guidebook, that in everything you may be molded in conduct and character according to its requirements.... The only way in which the C...

Our High Calling — Day 197 of 365 With Eyes of Faith, July 16 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. Ephesians 1:18 . The highest qualification of the mind will not, cannot, supply the place of true simplicity, of genuine piety. The Bible may be studied as a branch of human science would be; but its beauty, the evidence of its power to save the soul that believes, is a lesson that is never thus learned. If the practice of the Word is not br...