Looking for True Men and Women
By T.
THE greatest book that was ever written is authority for the statement that “the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him.” 2 Chron. 16:9. What could place before the mind a greater incentive for honest and faithful action? The divine Father Himself is looking to and fro throughout the whole earth for men and women who are true; and as He finds them, it is with the purpose to “show Himself strong” in their behalf. The One who is looking in this way for men and women, is none other than the great Creator. Mighty systems of vast worlds are dependent upon His attention and power, yet He is able and willing to take time from9this great work to scan this earth for hearts that are true and pure. Such knowledge as this should fill us with earnest determination to have everything rooted out of our lives that would keep our hearts from being perfect toward Him. If we were assured that some of the mighty and renowned men of earth were searching for us in order that they might bestow honor and power upon us, we would be sure to leave nothing undone to please them and to meet their expectations. But all that men could do for us would be only for this time and for this world. What our Father is seeking to do for us will not only help us in this life, but it will prepare us for the immortal joys of eternity. What a great thing it would be for a young man or a young woman to keep in mind continually that “the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him”! What an incentive to the highest and noblest endeavor to work thus under the approving eye and the strengthening touch of the almighty Father! He is seeking us out to make us strong for noble and useful achievement. T.