William
Dyer (1632-1696) in his book: Follow the Lamb, says
“We
follow Jesus Christ the Lamb of God in His Providence: Through all
afflictions, all straits, all discouragements and sorrows whatever,
though it be the way of death – we must forsake all to follow a
crucified Christ, a condemned Christ, in bloody paths of sufferings-
if He calls us to it! “Yes, though I walk through the dark valley
of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me,
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4) “For”
says Paul “I am ready not to be bound only-but also to die at
Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.” We must be
willing to venture the loss of all for Him: our liberty, estates,
relations and life itself! “We have forsaken all and followed You.”
Matthew 19:27
This is truth that is hardly taught today but it is so
helpful especially at this most difficult time. It is painful and oh
so hard!
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