Dec 1987 - Editorial

The year 1987 can only close for Needed Truth on a high note of thankfulness. An "Ebenezer" to be raised - "hitherto hath the Lord helped us". Each December we close a year; on this occasion also a century. Of course, the Word instructs us that a thousand years "in Thy sight are but as yesterday when it is passed, and as a watch in the night" (Ps. 90:4). Nonetheless one hundred years of written ministry, keeping highly valued church teaching well to the fore, brings a satisfaction rooted in dependence on the divine Spirit. More will be said when we enter 1988, God willing, about the centenary of Needed Truth.

"Bible Principles of Separation" has been the theme of our main article series this year. It reminds us solemnly of the Master's words to Pilate, "My kingdom is not of this world". As we endeavour in the fear of God to be faithful to what we believe to be the contemporary expression of the divine kingdom in a redeemed people separated in service, we observe the chaos of "the kingdoms of this world" (see FOCUS) and the satanic confusion of secular and religious powers in the Middle East area, the very crucible of divine prophetic purposes. Even so, Come, Lord Jesus!

unknown | Dec 1987
Editorial