Oct 1986 - Editorial

Our main series of articles, "In the Shadow of Calvary" this month reaches the 16th chapter of the Gospel according to John, with its very precious promises and assurances from the Master. Promises and assurances concerning firstly the Holy Spirit, then the Father, as the purposes of the Triune God move ever nearer to Calvary. The chapter closes with the words, "These things have I spoken unto you, that in Me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world".

Some of the tribulation inflicted on God's earthly people in Russia is highlighted by FOCUS, within the sovereign context of the divine purpose of grace. The place they occupy in our prayers is surely shared by the many beloved fellow-believers in our Lord Jesus who endure similar hardships for the love of His dear Name. And as we are led into our meditation on the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit, we remember the monumental words of Paul to the Corinthians, "Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty". Unappreciative as we must confess we often are of the many liberties most of us enjoy daily, we are reminded of the ultimate in liberty - that which comes as the gift of the indwelling Spirit of God. May we prize this most highly and be unfailing in our supplication for a double portion of this freedom of the Spirit for our brothers and sisters who are bound in many lands.

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Editorial