The People Which I Formed For Myself, That They Might Set Forth My Praise

(Isaiah 43. 21.)

There is something remarkable in the interest which has, under God, been stirred up by the contributions which appeared on pages 68 to 75, Needed Truth for April, concerning the people referred to in the above scripture.

Perhaps the most significant feature of this interest is the unanimity of mind expressed regarding the importance of present day developments in relation to things to come, as revealed in Scripture. This view has found expression in quarters which we deem as among the most enlightened (within the scope of our personal knowledge) and includes those of very keen interest in the things of the Lord.

If perchance it may promote the spread of interest and important considerations bound up therewith, it has seemed to us that we might with propriety venture to cite briefly from correspondence received-this being a simple and direct form of testimony, the weight of which can be readily assessed by those who read. Therefore (with the knowledge and consent of the writers) we cite a three-fold testimony-the first of which came to hand immediately after the April number of Needed Truth was out of the press. "I have read the article 'Israel My Glory' and two following, with much interest. It amazes me how little interest has apparently been taken in the state of the nation and things generally in the world to-day. May God use these articles to awaken us out of our lethargy and to create a greater interest in these matters pointing to the near approach of our Lord Jesus Christ. To this end let us pray

J. C. R.

The foregoing was quickly followed by- "I am deeply thankful to see-at long last, a little stirring up with regard to great Israel ... we seem to have been almost dead to the importance of recent events. May the Lord stir up the theme and with it hasten His coming." N.D.W.M.

Soon after the following came to hand-

"In N.T. this month I was interested very much in 'Israel My Glory' and the facts re the land, which followed. Surely we are approaching times of wonderful possibility-such as have not been for centuries, relative to Palestine ; and such things are of entrancing interest to the lover of the Word of God." J.M.

Such spontaneous expressions of interest will, we feel sure, carry due weight. Limitation of space this month will not permit us to enlarge, for we wish to find room for a further contribution from the pen of D. A. H., whose article last month contained so many interesting details. In connection with

his article this month, we may just add, that we followed with complete sympathy the desire expressed in the closing paragraph, namely, that many of God's ancient people may be led to the Saviour; but immediately on reading the paragraph the words of Romans 10. flashed into our mind- "How then shall they call on Him in Whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him whom they

have not heard? AND H0W SHALL THEY HEAR WITHOUT A PREACHER? And how shall they preach, except they be sent?"

Is it not possible that we may be favoured of God by bearing a part in this divine sending? Can we imagine a greater honour than to be used in the salvation and ultimate service of some belonging to that people to whom we are so deeply indebted- of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, Who is over all, God blessed for ever! Amen.

unknown | May 1933
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