We glory in tribulations. Rom. v. 3.
Have you ever thought that some day you will never have anything to try you or anybody to vex you again?—A. B. Simpson.
May 6th.
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Col. iii. 2.
He who has his affections set on things above is like one who hangs on by the skies; and, having a secure hold of these, could say, though he saw the world roll away from beneath his feet, "My heart is fixed; my heart is fixed; O Lord, I will sing and give praise!"—Guthrie.
May 7th.
The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. Luke xxiv. 34.
They . . . gladly received (Peter's) word; and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. Acts ii. 41.
Before the Lord can use us in His service we must have close individual dealing with Himself. He always will have to do in secret with that soul that He intends to use in blessing others.
Do you want to speak for Jesus to those around you? Then you must go to Jesus Himself for your message. What you say for Jesus must be got from Jesus.