Oct. 21
GOD'S MULTIPLICATION TABLE
"A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong
nation: I the Lord will hasten it in his time" Isa. 60:22
Works for the Lord often begin on a small scale, and they are none
the worse for this. Feebleness educates faith, brings God near, and
wins glory for His name. Prize promises of increase! Mustard seed is
the smallest among seeds, and yet it becomes a tree-like plant, with
branches which lodge the birds of Heaven. We may begin with one, and
that "a little one," and yet it will "become a thousand." The Lord is
great at the multiplication table. How often did He say to His lone
servant, "I will multiply thee!" Trust in the Lord, ye ones and twos;
for He will be in the midst of you if you are gathered in His name.
"A small one." What can be more despicable in the eyes of those who
count heads and weigh forces! Yet this is the nucleus of a great
nation. Only one star shines out at first in the evening, but soon the
sky is crowded with countless lights.
Nor need we think the prospect of increase to be remote, for the
promise is, "I Jehovah will hasten it in his time." There will be no
premature haste, like that which we see at excited meetings; it will
be all in due time; but yet there will be no delay. When the Lord
hastens, His speed is glorious.