GO FORWARD by Faithful Witness

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Nov 26, 1894

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 20, No. 55.

GO FORWARD.

By Faithful Witness

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 would not be a bridge 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 not open.

This illustrates the way to pass every barrier on the road of duty. Whether it is a river, a gate, 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.—Faithful Witness.