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“Who is this coming up from the wilderness–leaning upon her Beloved?” Song of Solomon 8:5

Jesus is the object of a believer’s love.
To him–the world is a wilderness.
Heaven is his Father’s house–and his home.
He is passing through the wilderness in company with Jesus.

He is represented as the bride leaning on her Beloved.
This is indicative of weakness in herself–and confidence in her Beloved.

He is her strength–as well as her guide.

He is her support–as well as the object of her affection.

She leans on Him–as well as converses with Him.

He supports her–as well as comforts her.

Believer, keep close to your Savior’s side! Never leave Him while in this waste howling wilderness. Lean on Him! And when you feel weak–lean hard!

His strong arm is put forth to support your weak frame.
He will bear you up. He will lead you on.

The more you lean on Him–the more you will love Him!
The more you love Him–the closer you will cleave to Him!

Yield to His guidance,
trust in His love,
lean on His power,
walk by His side.

In His company–you are safe!

In communion with Him–you will be happy! Like the two disciples of old, your heart will be warmed, and you will be at the end of your journey before you are aware of it!

He is always at your side–so lean hard!

“Who is this coming up from the wilderness–leaning upon her Beloved?” Song of Solomon 8:5

Over the past month my study in the Scriptures has brought forth a characteristic of our great God that is of greater spiritual significance that I had realized.   Read the rest of this entry »

Lady Jane Grey died for her faith when she refused to convert to the Catholic church.  She died under the reign of Mary, commonly known as Bloody Queen Mary.  She was 17 years old when beheaded at the Tower of London, and was the victim of the political intrigue of her parents and father-in-law.  For nine days she was queen of England until disposed of by Mary.  Lady Jane did not desire or seek the Crown and only acted in obedience to her parents.   Read the rest of this entry »

note: I have been reading through the book of Isaiah with the specific purpose of studying GOD’s holy character and Person.  As far as this particular devotional applies to the Christian, one needs to also read Hebrews 12 and understand God’s ways and means of chastising His children for the purpose of bringing forth the peaceable fruit of righteousness. Read the rest of this entry »

CHAPTER II.

DIRECTIONS FOR THIS HEAVENLY COURSE.

Question. “But how should a poor soul do, so to run?” For this very thing is that which afflicteth me sore, (as you say,) to think that I may run and yet fall short. Methinks to fall short at last, Oh! it fears me greatly! Pray, tell me, therefore, how I should run.’ Read the rest of this entry »

The goal of noble living, is to gather new virtue and grace–from all life’s struggles, cares and sorrows.

A mark of a all noble character–is its desire to do hard things!

The man who seeks only easy things–will never make much of his life.

One who is afraid of hard work–will never achieve anything worth while.
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