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.