Dec 1984 - Editorial

Throughout the year scriptural prophecies relating to future events have been helpfully reviewed in the series on "Christ's Return" which has been a regular feature of the monthly issues. There are many clear indications given by the condition of things in the world around us that events are moving towards their predicted climax. We are thankful to know that God is in overall control and that His purposes cannot be restrained (Job. 42:2). We draw comfort from this assurance and trust in Him. We are becoming increasingly aware of the imminence of our Lord's return for us, and this blessed hope cheers our hearts. We look forward also to the day of His return to this earth to reign world-wide with undisputed authority in the place where He was once despised and rejected. Some of the blessings of that glorious reign are enumerated in the concluding article of the series.

Jesus is coming! O, sing the glad word,

Coming for those He redeemed by His blood,

Coming to reign as the glorified Lord,

Jesus is coming again!

The authority of the Lord's teaching is emphasized in the final article in the series that has extracted many profitable lessons from the discourse that has been termed "The Sermon on the Mount." It is our duty to bow to that authority and bring our lives into conformity to the teaching.

Editors wish to thank all our contributors who have so willingly and helpfully set down on paper the fruit of their meditations for the benefit of all our readers. We also thank our readers for their continuing support and encouragement.

Now our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God our Father which loved us

and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your

hearts and establish them in every good work and word (2 Thes. 2:16, 17).

unknown | Dec 1984
Editorial