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The courage of the Lord
in the narrow way fills us with admiration. What a strong character
was His! He had no thought of turning back; He was intent upon
accomplishing His Father’s will upon sacrificing Himself in the
interest of others. A noble pattern the Apostles saw before
them greatness in humility, victory through service. It is well that
we should have clearly before our minds that unless we partake of
His cup, we can have no share in His Kingdom of glory. Let us then
count all things else as loss and dross to obtain this necessary
experience. As it comes to us let us not be fearful, nor think
strange of the fiery trials that shall try us, as though some
strange thing had happened unto us. On the contrary, even hereunto
were we called, that we might now suffer with the Lord and by and by
be with Him in the Kingdom. |
