April 18
HE NEVER FAILS
"I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee" Josh.
1:5
This word to Joshua is often quoted; it is the basis of that New
Testament word, "He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake
thee."
Beloved, a life of warfare is before us, but the Lord of Hosts is
with us. Are we called to lead a great but fickle people? This promise
guarantees us all the wisdom and prudence that we shall need. Have we
to contend with cunning and powerful enemies? Here is strength and
valor, prowess and victory. Have we a vast heritage to win? By this
sign we shall achieve our purpose; the Lord Himself is with us.
It would be woe to us indeed if Jehovah could fail us; but, as this
can never be, the winds of disquietude are laid to sleep in the
caverns of divine faithfulness. On no one Occasion will the Lord
desert us. Happen what may, He will be at our side. Friends drop from
us, their help is but an April shower; but God is faithful, Jesus is
the same for ever, and the Holy Spirit abideth in us.
Come, my heart, be calm and hopeful today. Clouds may gather, but
the Lord can blow them away. Since God will not fail me, my faith
shall not fail; and, as He will not forsake me, neither will I forsake
Him. Oh for a restful faith!