p. 214 | He Will Seek You Out by Margaret A. Rust

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 9, 1867

“He Will Seek You Out.”

By Margaret A. Rust

“As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered: so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.” Ezek. xxxiv, 12.

What sweet consolation the lone and scattered ones may draw from those beautiful words. Hear again: so will I seek out my sheep. Lonely ones. Take courage. If the Lord be for us, who can be against us? He will deliver us out of the hands of our persecutors. Although you may be entirely alone, not a companion, child, or friend to aid you, but on the contrary, they may oppose you, turn against you, and try to injure you, remember the Lord has said he would seek you out. And the Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness. 2 Pet. iii, 9.

What beautiful promises are left inscribed in his holy word for those that keep the commandments of God! Hear the words of the Psalmist: “Many are my persecutors and mine enemies: yet do I not decline from thy testimonies. My tongue shall speak of thy words, for all thy commandments are righteousness.” Ps. cxxxix, 157, 172.

David could receive persecution. Paul five times received forty stripes save one, was beaten with rods, was stoned, and tried in numerous ways. But did they get discouraged and give up the truth? No, they wept and prayed for their enemies. David says, Rivers of waters run down mine eyes because they keep not thy law. Lone and scattered ones, Be faithful, be watchful; it will not be long. And when Christ shall come to make up his jewels he will seek you out.

MARGARET A. RUST.

Winfield, Mich.