MIND THE CHECKS | AdventAI

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Feb 17, 1904

MIND THE CHECKS.

A SOUL, who had made rapid progress in her understanding of the Lord, was once asked the secret of her easy advancement. She replied tersely, "I mind the checks." And the reason that many of us do not know and better understand Him is, we do not give heed to His gentle checks, His delicate restraints and constraints. His is a still, small voice. A still voice can hardly be heard, it must be felt; a steady, gentle pressure upon the heart and mind like the touch of a morning zephyr to your face; a small voice, quietly, almost timidly spoken in your heart, but if heeded growing noiselessly clearer to your inner ear. His voice is for the ear of love, and love is intent upon hearing even faintest whispers. There comes a time also when love ceases to speak if not responded to, or believed in. He is love, and if you would know Him and His voice, give constant ear to His gentle touches. In conversation, when about to utter some word, give heed to that gentle voice, mind, check,

and refrain from speech. When about to pursue some course that seems all clear and right and there comes quietly to your spirit a suggestion that has in it the force almost of a conviction, give heed, even if changed plans seem highest folly from the standpoint of human wisdom. Learn also to wait on Him for the unfolding of His will.—Living Words.