Oct. 26
BECAUSE OF US
"For the elect's sake those days be shortened" Matt. 24:22
For the sake of His elect the Lord withholds many judgments, and
shortens others. In great tribulations the fire would devour all were
it not that out of regard to His elect the Lord damps the flame. Thus,
while He saves His elect for the sake of Jesus, He also preserves the
race for the sake of His chosen.
What an honor is thus put upon saints! How diligently they ought to
use their influence with their Lord! He will hear their prayers for
sinners, and bless their efforts for their salvation. He blesses
believers that they may be a blessing to those who are in unbelief.
Many a sinner lives because of the prayers of a mother, or wife, or
daughter, to whom the Lord has respect.
Have we used aright the singular power with which the Lord entrusts
us? Do we pray for our country, for other lands, and for the age? Do
we, in times of war, famine, pestilence, stand out as intercessors,
pleading that the days may be shortened? Do we lament before God the
outbursts of infidelity, error, and licentiousness? Do we beseech our
Lord Jesus to shorten the reign of sin by hastening His own glorious
appearing? Let us get to our knees, and never rest till Christ
appeareth.