August 11
James 2:5
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen
the poor of this world
rich in faith, and heirs of the
kingdom which he hath promised to them that
love him?
He raiseth the poor from the dust, and the beggar
from the dunghill; such were we by nature, but through rich grace we shall
inherit the throne of glory.
He has prepared for us, promised to us, and
will bestow upon us a KINGDOM.
A kingdom in which His glory will be seen,
felt, and enjoyed for us.
In which all His riches of grace, mercy, and
glory will be displayed.
In which peace, joy, and pleasure will
eternally reign.
A kingdom which cannot be moved, and will
never know a change.
But who are the acknowledged to heirs?
The poor of this world, who are poor in
spirit.
The rich in faith, who believe in God, in
Jesus, who exercise faith on the precious promises, and whose faith is proved
to be good by the works they produce.
Those who love God, from a knowledge of His
love to them, and as the effect of His love being shed abroad in their hearts,
by the Holy Ghost.
Am I an heir?
Are you, my friend?
If so, rejoice and be exceedingly glad;
imitate those who through faith and patience now inherit the promises, and the end
will crown the whole.
The heirs of the kingdom are in the way to
the kingdom.
There shall your eyes with rapture view
The glorious Friend who died for you;
That died to ransom, died to raise
To crowns of joy and songs of praise;
Jesus, to Thee I breathe my prayer!
Reveal, confirm my interest there.
James Smith
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