Yes! That promise is in its depth and fulness applicable only to the Christian Israel, and it remains true to-day and for ever. Do we see it fulfilled? One looks round upon our congregations, and into one's own heart, and we behold the parable of Gideon's fleece acted over again--some places soaked with the refreshing moisture, and some as hard as a rock and as dry as tinder and ready to catch fire from any spark from the devil's forge and be consumed in the everlasting burnings some day. It will do us good to ask ourselves why it is that, with a promise like this for every Christian soul to build upon, there are so few Christian souls that have anything like realised its fulness and its depth.
This promise, in its full depth and scope, applies specifically to the Christian Israel, and it remains true both today and forever. Yet, when we examine its fulfillment, we observe a striking contrast. Looking at our congregations and into our own hearts, we see a situation reminiscent of Gideon’s fleece—some areas are richly blessed and refreshed, while others remain hardened, dry, and vulnerable to the destructive sparks of temptation, which could lead to eternal consequences. It is worth reflecting on why, despite such a profound promise available to every Christian, so few truly experience its fullness and depth in their lives.
The promise is relevant solely to Christian Israel, and it remains valid today and for eternity. Is it being fulfilled? Looking at our congregations and reflecting on our own hearts reveals a situation reminiscent of Gide's fleece, where some are nourished and others remain dry and vulnerable. It is worth considering why, despite a promise intended for all Christians, so few seem to experience its fullness and depth.
The promise applies only to Christian Israel, and it is still valid today and forever. Is it being fulfilled? Observing our congregations and our own hearts, we see a situation similar to Gide's fleece, where some are fed and others are dry and weak. It is interesting to wonder why, in spite of a promise made to all Christians, so few seem to live it out in its fullness and depth.
The promise is only applicable to Christian Israel, and it is still valid today and forever. Is it being done? When we examine our congregations and examine our own hearts, we find a condition like Gide's fleece, where some are fed and some are left dry and exposed. It is interesting to ponder why, although a promise made to all Christians, so few appear to be living out its fullness and depth.