COL 148
(Christ’s Object Lessons 148)
The rainbow round about the throne is an assurance that God is true, that in Him is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. We have sinned against Him, and are undeserving of His favor; yet He Himself has put into our lips that most wonderful of pleas, “Do not abhor us, for Thy name’s sake; do not disgrace the throne of Thy glory; remember, break not Thy covenant with us.” Jeremiah 14:21. When we come to him confessing our unworthiness and sin, He has pledged Himself to give heed to our cry. The honor of His throne is staked for the fulfillment of His word unto us. (COL 148.1) MC VC
Like Aaron, who symbolized Christ, our Saviour bears the names of all His people on His heart in the holy place.(Exodus 28:29) Our great High Priest remembers all the words by which He has encouraged us to trust. He is ever mindful of His covenant. (COL 148.2) MC VC
All who seek of Him shall find. All who knock will have the door opened to them. The excuse will not be made, “Trouble Me not; the door is closed; I do not wish to open it.” “Never will one be told, I cannot help you.” Those who beg at midnight for loaves to feed the hungry souls will be successful. (COL 148.3) MC VC
In the parable, he who asks bread for the stranger, receives “as many as he needeth.” And in what measure will God impart to us that we may impart to others? “According to the measure of the gift of Christ.” Ephesians 4:7. Angels are watching with intense interest to see how man is dealing with his fellow men. When they see one manifest Christlike sympathy for the erring, they press to his side and bring to his remembrance words to speak that will be as the bread of life to the soul. So “God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19. Your testimony in its genuineness and reality He will make powerful in the power of the life to come. The word of the Lord will be in your mouth as truth and righteousness. (COL 148.4) MC VC