Morning, August 1
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“Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn.”
Ruth 2:2
Downcast and troubled Christian, come and glean today in the broad
field of promise. Here are abundance of precious promises, which exactly
meet thy wants. Take this one: “He will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax.” Doth not that suit thy case? A reed, helpless, insignificant, and
weak, a bruised reed, out of which no music can come; weaker than
weakness itself; a reed, and that reed bruised, yet, he will not break
thee; but on the contrary, will restore and strengthen thee. Thou
art like the smoking flax: no light, no warmth, can come from thee;
but he will not quench thee; he will blow with his sweet breath of
mercy till he fans thee to a flame. Wouldst thou glean another ear?
“Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give
you rest.” What soft words! Thy heart is tender, and the Master knows it, and
therefore he speaketh so gently to thee. Wilt thou not obey him, and
come to him even now? Take another ear of corn: “Fear not, thou worm Jacob, I will help thee, saith the Lord and thy
Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” How canst thou fear with such a wonderful assurance as this? Thou
mayest gather ten thousand such golden ears as these! “I have blotted out thy sins like a cloud, and like a thick cloud thy
transgressions.” Or this, “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though
they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Or this, “The Spirit and the Bride say, Come, and let him that is athirst come,
and whosoever will let him take the water of life freely.” Our Master’s field is very rich; behold the handfuls. See, there they lie before
thee, poor timid believer! Gather them up, make them thine own, for
Jesus bids thee take them. Be not afraid, only believe! Grasp these
sweet promises, thresh them out by meditation and feed on them with
joy.