July 9
FAITHFUL AND USEFUL
"Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may
dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me Ps.
101:6
If David spoke thus, we may be sure that the Son of David will be
of the same mind. Jesus looks out for faithful men, and He fixes His
eyes upon them, to observe them, to bring them forward, to encourage
them, and to reward them. Let no true-hearted man think that he is
overlooked; the King Himself has His eye upon him.
There are two results of this royal notice. First we read, "that
they may dwell with me." Jesus brings the faithful into His house, He
sets them in His palace, He makes them His companions, He delights in
their society. We must be true to our Lord, and He will then manifest
Himself to us. When our faithfulness costs us most it will be best
rewarded; the more furiously men reject, the more joyfully will our
Lord receive us.
Next, he says of the sincere man, "he shall serve me." Jesus will
use for His own glory those who scorn the tricks of policy, and are
faithful to Himself, His Word, and His Cross. These shall be in His
royal retinue, the honored servants of His Majesty. Communion and
usefulness are the wages of faithfulness. Lord make me faithful, that
I may dwell with thee, and serve thee.