Speaking to the Lord in a prayer meeting, a young brother expressed himself thus,
“In regard to the Magazines, Lord, stir up more to write for the young. It may be, Lord, that those who are engaged in Thy work among the young are more suited to write to those who are young. Stir up such then, Lord, to this service, we pray Thee.”
One cannot help thinking that by most Christians the Magazines are regarded as something like field mushrooms—appearing with a monthly growth without any special care or effort on the part of anyone. The idea of prayerful labor, much exercise of heart, and particularly of any difficulty in procuring suitable matter on the part of those who have the care of them, does not seem to enter the minds of most Christians.
Now, matter suited to the capacities of, either children, young Christians, or unsaved—matter to strike their intelligence, touch their consciences, reach their hearts, is extremely scarce, because writers are so few. But why are they so few? Does not our young brother’s prayer supply the answer?
Ponder that prayer, fellow Christian, and see if you are included in its petition? Have you ever written the account of your own conversion? Have you passed on in this way to others that striking incident that came in your way recently? Or have you committed to writing that simple talk you had with some which resulted in one at least being led to the Savior? Perhaps you are like a young brother who remarked,
“I never thought of writing, till Mr.— asked me to give him an article.”
But then he did think, and he did write, and wrote acceptably, too.
The more we magnify Christ, the more we are in communion with the mind and heart of God.
Keep close to Christ, and you get strength for everything.