Sept 1992 - Editorial

Centuries before their names were recorded in the glorious catalogue of Hebrews 11, those godly men and women were rising above the persecution they faced, triumphing through their faith. This world was not worthy of them. Such commitment demands great faith. In contrast, some of us can more readily relate to the words: 'I believe; help Thou mine unbelief'. The occasion of the latter statement was the healing of the demoniac child, which is addressed in this month's article Faith Rewarded. The plight of the demoniac child had not only been beyond the boy's distraught father, it had proved too much for the disciples to handle on their own. Faith and prayer were cited by the Lord as necessary to meet that need. These are things that are so noticeable in the spiritual giants of Scripture. And they are necessary for each of us, if we are to be overcomers in times of distress or persecution.

FOCUS this month directs our attention to the circumstances of those behind the Bamboo Curtain; there are still multitudes who must suffer persecution in their faithful attempts to testify to Christ. We can support them in prayer. Then our mind turns to the plight of the lonely Man on the middle Cross; no friend or comforter could be found for Him. God's Chosen - rejected. This is the title of our meditation in the Psalms this month, and its subject is worthy of thoughtful consideration. Here is the epitome of faith and prayer, and whatever our strength of testimony until now, a sight by faith of God's Chosen will help us face the trials in our lives, and patiently wait for the day when He is glorified in His saints (2 Thes. 1:10).

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Editorial