And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life—1. John
2:25.
We all should understand
that we have something to do in realizing the gracious promises of
God to us. In connection with the affairs of this present life He
has promised that our bread and water shall be sure, but this does
not imply that we shall neglect reasonable opportunities for
securing these. He has promised us also a share in the Kingdom by
and by; but it is for us to make our calling and election sure. God
is thoroughly capable and thoroughly willing to perform all of His
part in connection with every matter, but it is to our advantage
that He calls us to show our faith by our works—by our
cooperation with Him in all reasonable
ways.
