Many a pilgrim has been lost in the world’s deserts. A wanderer who
had lost his bearing in a wilderness, altho he had in his hand a
compass, knew not whether its needle pointed toward a place of rest and
refreshment, or only to a spot where he might lie down in despair.
He sank down on the arid sand. But presently a green leaf was
wafted close to his feet. On seeing that it was perfectly green
and fresh, he reasoned that it must have come from some not
distant place where water, shade, and food could be found, and
of course the breeze indicated the right direction. Facing the
wind he soon discovered an oasis where he quenched his thirst at
a spring.
So the promises from the word of God, fresh with the dew of the Spirit
of life, flutter to us on what seems to be the chance currents of
life. Often thus when our hearts are weary, and joy has faded, and
hope is weak, we are encouraged with revived strength and are made to
understand which way to turn.
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=Spirit’s Permanence=--See RECORD, LIVING.
=Spirit’s Presence, The=--See PRESENCE OF GOD.