The New Life

The Lord the Perfecter.
foundation of the world, that we have to thank that
we became believers, and have the new life.^ Those
that are still unconverted have nothing to do with
this election : for them there is the oflfer of grace and
the summons to surrender.
Outside, over the door of
the Father, stands the superscription :
" Him that
Cometh unto Me, I will in no wise cast out." This
every one can see and understand. No sooner are
they inside the door than they see and understand
the other superscription : "All that the Father giveth
Me shall come to me." ^ Then they can discern how
all things are of God : first obedience to the command
of God, then insight into the counsel of God.
But then it is of great moment to hold fast this
truth : He has begun the good work. Then shall
every thought of God strengthen the confidence that
He will also perfect it. His faithfulness, His love,
His power, are all pledged that He will perfect the
good work that He began. Pray, read how God has
taken more than one oath regarding His unchangeable
faithfulness : your soul will rest in this and find
courage.'
And how shall He finish His work ? What has its
origin from Him is sustained by Him, and shall one
day be brought to Him and His glory. There is
nothing in your life, temporal or spiritual, for which
the Father will not care, because it has influence
1 John XV. i6 ;
Rom. viii. 29, 30 ;
Eph. i. 4, 11.
2 John vi 37.
» Gen. xxviii. 15 ; Ps. Ixxxix 29, 34, 35, 36 ;
Isa. liv. 9, 10 ;
Jer.
xxxiii. 25, 26.