The very object of our being called into this light is that we
may let it shine. If we do not let it shine we are unworthy of
it, and the treasure will be taken away and we shall be left in
darkness. If indeed we have received the light and have
consecrated ourselves fully to God, let us ask ourselves, What
am I doing to show forth the praises of Him who has called me
out of darkness? Am I going forth with these tidings to my
neighbors near and far?
Can I truly affirm that I am:
All for Jesus, all for Jesus--
All my being's ransomed powers;
All my thoughts, and words, and doings,
All my days and all my hours?
God's people are selected from the rest of mankind to become sharers in His Kingdom, a people separate from others and dedicated to the Lord, a possession entirely the Lord's. To such a destiny, to such a high privilege are they called, that they might reflect credit upon God by proclaiming in words and acts, His wisdom, justice, love and power. This being our calling, let us hold up His attributes before others by our teachings and example.
Ex. 19:5, 6; Deut. 7:6; 10:15; Dan. 7:18, 22, 27; Isa. 61:6; 66:21; Zech. 6:12, 13; 1 Pet. 1:2; 2:5; Eph. 1:4, 5; Matt. 5:16; John 15:8; Titus 2:14; Acts 20:28; Rom. 8:23-25; Rev. 1:6; 5:10; 20:6; John 17:9.
