September 10 | Morning

0:0010. Morning And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired and they came to him. 13. Here was sovereignty. Inpatient spirits may fret and fume because they are not called to the highest places in ministry. But, reader, learn to rejoice that Jesus calls those he desires. If he leaves me as a doorkeeper in his house, I will cheerfully bless him for his grace and allowing me to do anything in his service. The call of Christ's servants comes from above. Jesus stands on the mountain forever above the world in holiness, zeal, love and power. Those whom he calls must go up the mountains to him.

1:02They must seek to rise to his level by living in constant communion with him. They may not be able to achieve classic honours or attain scholastic eminence, but they must, like Moses, go up to the mountain of God and experience intimate communion with the unseen God if they are ever to be fit to proclaim the gospel of peace. Jesus went away to hold high fellowship with the Father, and we must enter into the same divine companionship if we want to bless our fellow men. No wonder that the apostles were clothed with power when they came down fresh from the mountain where Jesus was. This morning we must endeavour to ascend the mount of communion so that we may be ordained to the life work for which we are set apart. Let us not see the face of man today until we have met with Jesus. Time spent with him is time well spent. We will cast out devils and work wonders if we go down into the world cloth with that

2:07divine energy that only Christ can give. It is no use going to the Lord's battle until we are armed with heavenly weapons. We must see Jesus. This is essential. At the mercy seat we will linger until he makes himself known to us and until we can truthfully say we will with him on the holy mountain.