"He brought me forth also into a large place."
- Psalm 18:19
 
God had lifted the Psalmist out of the obscurity of a shepherd's life into the prominence and power of a ruler of the chosen people.
 
In contrast, we may feel that we are occupying a very small place of life. We seem to mean very little in the scheme of things. We may believe that our world is practically limited to the room which we occupy day after day.
 
But is this really true? Through faith we are children of God. As such we have accuses to the heart of our heavenly Father. His angels have been given charge over us. We are on the . . .

"He brought me forth also into a large place."
- Psalm 18:19
 
God had lifted the Psalmist out of the obscurity of a shepherd's life into the prominence and power of a ruler of the chosen people.
 
In contrast, we may feel that we are occupying a very small place of life. We seem to mean very little in the scheme of things. We may believe that our world is practically limited to the room which we occupy day after day.
 
But is this really true? Through faith we are children of God. As such we have accuses to the heart of our heavenly Father. His angels have been given charge over us. We are on the path that leads to heaven.
 
Our Savior, who died for all, says: "Go ye and teach all nations." When we, in loving obedience to this command, join our prayers and contributions with those of fellow Christians, we are active partners in a task which affects the eternal destiny of people in many parts of the world.
 
Christian friends, our little place expands into a large place as our influence reaches out into all the world.
 
LORD of Harvest, let there be
Joy and strength to work for Thee
Till the nations far and near
See Thy light and learn Thy fear.  Amen
 
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Behind God's command is His faithful promise.