Oct. 5
AT GOD'S BIDDING
"And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a
dew from the Lord, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not
for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men." Micah 5:7
If this be true of the literal Israel, much more is it true of the
spiritual Israel, the believing people of God. When saints are what
they should be, they are an incalculable blessing to those among whom
they are scattered.
They are as the dew; for in a quiet, unobtrusive manner they
refresh those around them. Silently but effectually they minister to
the life, growth, and joy of those who dwell with them. Coming fresh
from Heaven, glistening like diamonds in the sun, gracious men and
women attend to the feeble and insignificant till each blade of grass
has its own drop of dew. Little as individuals, they are, when united,
all-sufficient for the purposes of love which the Lord fulfills
through them. Dewdrops accomplish the refreshing of broad acres. Lord,
make us like the dew!
Godly people are as showers which come at God's bidding without
man's leave and license. They work for God whether men desire it or
not; they no more ask human permission than the rain does. Lord, make
us thus boldly prompt, and free in thy service wherever our lot is
cast.