Keep Pace with the Message.
By T. M. Stewart
Suppose as the children of Israel fled from Egypt before they came to the Red Sea some became weary. As in great haste they journey on, these tired ones sit down to rest in the shade; it is so pleasant to get away from the scorching sun, to throw off anxiety, and may be sleep “just a few minutes.” Meantime the hosts of Israel are hurrying on, obedient to the admonitions of their inspired leader, fearful lest they be overtaken and carried back. The distance is widening every moment between them and the resting ones. By-and-by God opens their path through the sea, and as soon as they pass through he instantly closes it. Ah! where are the lagging ones? God will not open the sea again as they come up. There is safety only as we keep pace with the body.