God's Sabbath

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E NTERING INTO G OD ’ S S ABBATH R EST

However, in other Bible stories I read, I learned of the Lord’s sending messengers into the courts of apostate rulers with the plea to forsake their evil ways and accept the light so gracious ly sent to them from heaven. I also knew that we have nothing to do with consequences, but must concern ourselves only with following God’s directions. At first, these two instructions seemed to be somewhat at vari ance and, for a short time, I was in a quandary as to what I should do in the coming months. Then the Lord directed my mind to the fact that Jesus Christ is not only our righteousness, but also our wisdom, as it is written: “It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God – that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.” 1 Corinthians 1:30. I saw that while I did not have the wisdom to know just what to do, the Lord did. All I had to do was give Him the problem and await His directions.

Tools in the Master’s Hand

In my capacity as a woodwork teacher, I saw my own position in relation to the tools on the workshop shelves, as a clear picture of the position I was to fill in relation to my Head, Jesus Christ. Those tools patiently hung in their places until a workman came to use them. They were all different and none could do the work of any other. Some were very specialized and rarely put to

use, while others were used every working day. Each was employed in turn when the workman needed them, but not otherwise. Mean while, those not in use served equally well by waiting quiet ly and uncomplain ingly until they were needed again.