July 21
SHINE AS MANY STARS
"And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the
firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for
ever and ever." Dan. 12:3
Here is something to wake me up. This is worth living for. To be
wise is a noble thing in itself: in this place it refers to a divine
wisdom which only the Lord Himself can bestow. Oh to know myself, my
God, my Saviour! May I be so divinely taught that I may carry into
practice heavenly truth, and live in the light of it! Is my life a
wise one? Am I seeking that which I ought to seek? Am I living as I
shall wish I had lived when I come to die? Only such wisdom can secure
for me eternal brightness as of yonder sunlit skies.
To be a winner of souls is a glorious attainment. I had need be
wise if I am to turn even one to righteousness; much more if I am to
turn many. Oh for the knowledge of God, of men, of the Word, and of
Christ, which will enable me to convert my fellowmen, and to convert
large numbers of them! I would give myself to this, and never rest
till I accomplish it. This will be better than winning stars at court.
This will make me a star, a shining star, a star shining for ever and
ever; yea more, it will make me shine as many stars. My soul, arouse
thyself! Lord, quicken me!