Checkbook of the Bank of Faith

THIS refers first to the rain. The Lord will give this in its season. Rain is the emblem of all those celestial refreshings which the Lord is ready to bestow upon his people. Oh for a copious shower to refresh the Lord's heritage!

We seem to think that God's treasury can only be opened by a great prophet like Elijah, but it is not so, for this promise is to all the faithful in Israel, and, indeed, to each one of them. O believing friend, "the Lord shall open unto you his good treasure." You, too, may see Heaven opened, and thrust in your hand and take out your portion, yes, and a portion for all your brethren round about you. Ask what you will, and you shall not be denied, if you abide in Christ, and his words abide in you.

As yet you have not known all your Lord's treasures, but he shall open them up to your understanding. Certainly you have not yet enjoyed the fullness of his covenant riches, but he will direct your heart into his love, and reveal Jesus in you. Only the Lord himself can do this for you; but here is his promise, and if you will hearken diligently unto his voice, and obey his will, his riches in glory by Christ Jesus shall be your.