Oct. 29
MAINTAIN THE DIFFERENCE
"And I will put a division between my people and thy people:
tomorrow shall this sign be" Exod. 8:23
Pharoah has a people, and the Lord has a people. These may dwell
together, and seem to fare alike, but there is a division between
them, and the Lord will make it apparent. Not for ever shall one event
happen alike to all, but there shall be great difference between the
men of the world and the people of Jehovah's choice.
This may happen in the time of judgments, when the Lord becomes the
sanctuary of His saints. It is very conspicuous in the conversion of
believers when their sin is put away, while unbelievers remain under
condemnation. From that moment they become a distinct race, come under
a new discipline, and enjoy new blessings. Their homes, henceforth,
are free from the grievous swarms of evils which defile and torment
the Egyptians. They are kept from the pollution of lust, the bite of
care, the corruption of falsehood, and the cruel torment of hatred,
which devour many families.
Rest assured, tried believer, that though you have your troubles
you are saved from swarms of worse ones, which infest the homes and
hearts of the servants of the world's Prince. The Lord has put a
division; see to it that you keep up the division in spirit, aim,
character and company.