p. 87 | GO FORWARD

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Dec 12, 1892

GO FORWARD.

THE Lord never builds a bridge of faith except under the feet of the faith-filled traveler. If he built the bridge a rod ahead, it wouldn't be a bridge of faith. That which is of sight is not of faith.

There is a self-opening gate which is sometimes used in country roads. It stands fast and firm across the road as a traveler approaches it. If he stops before he gets to it, it won't open. But if he will drive right at it, his wagon wheels press the springs below the roadway, and the gate swings back to let

him through. He must push right on at the closed gate, or it will continue closed. This illustrates the way to pass every barrier on the road of duty. Whether it is a river, a gate, or a mountain, all the child of God has to do is to go for it. If it is a river, it will dry up when you put your feet in its waters. If it is a gate, it will fly open when you are near enough to it and are still pushing on. If it is a mountain, it will be lifted up and cast into the sea when you have come squarely up to where you thought it was. Is there a great barrier across your path of duty just now? Just go for it, in the name of God, and it won't be there.—The Manna.