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Last Updated on : Saturday, October 11, 2014

 

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Chapter 11

Shall we Fear to Meet Him?


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SHALL we fear to confront Christ? lt is possible to do so unnecessarily. It has been argued that the uncertainty of Christ's verdict, coupled with the terrible pictures which the Scriptures give of the rejected, warrant fear. This is an unfortunate mistake. It is far from Christ's wish that we should dread his presence. Bible revelation is intended to inspire earnest, truth-loving men with confidence. Let us look at a few of the many beautiful Bible promises and assurances: "They shall never perish", "They shall be mine", "Shall change our vile bodies", "When he shall appear we shall be like him." "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory". Of what value are such promises and assurances if the friends of Christ are going to shiver at the prospect of seeing him? As to uncertainty concerning the judgment verdict, this is a fault resting with ourselves, and

is remediable. If it is a question of not knowing whether we keep all Christ's commandments, then let us give greater study to the book of his law. Is it anxiety lest we keep not sufficiently these commandments? Let us set the mind at rest by remembering that Christ will cast off no one whose life is characterised by a desire to know and to do his will, however feeble and imperfect the result. It is only the idle, non-effort-making, willful sinner that the Scriptures deprive of hope. Let us cheer up in the matter of the coming of Christ. To the humble and fearful heart Gad says: "Be strong, fear not." Misgiving means lass of strength, strength which no one can afford to lose in the struggle for life. -- A.T.J.

 


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