MAN'S EMPTY PROMISES

     By A. W. Tozer
 

     For when they shall say, peace and safety,
     then sudden destruction cometh upon them.
     1 Thessalonians 5:3

             We have listened throughout our lifetime to the
     continuing promises of peace and progress made by
     the educators and the legislators and the scientists,
     but so far they have failed to make good on any of
     them.

             Perhaps it is an ironic thought that fallen men,
     though they cannot fulfill their promises, are always
     able to make good on their threats!

             Well, true peace is a gift of God and today it is
     found only in the minds of innocent children and in
     the hearts of trustful Christian believers. Only Jesus
     could say: "My peace I give unto you. Let not your
     heart be troubled; neither let it be afraid!"

             Surely the "great" of this world have underestimated
     the wisdom of the Christian, after all. When the Day of
     The Lord comes, he may stand like Abraham above the
     burning plain and watch the smoke rising from the cities
     that forgot God. The Christian will steal a quick look at
     Calvary and know that this judgment is past!
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     Yours in Christ,
     Paul N. F.