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The Vision is Sure

The vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and
not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will
not tarry. Hab. 2:3.

The faith that strengthened Habakkuk and all the holy and the just in those
days of deep trial was the same faith that sustains God's people today. In
the darkest hours, under circumstances the most forbidding, the Christian
believer may keep his soul stayed upon the source of all light and power.
Day by day, through faith in God, his hope and courage may be renewed. . . .
In the service of God there need be no despondency, no wavering, no fear.
The Lord will more than fulfill the highest expectations of those who put
their trust in Him. He will give them the wisdom their varied necessities
demand.

Of the abundant provision made for every tempted soul, the apostle Paul
bears eloquent testimony. To him was given the divine assurance, "My grace
is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness." In
gratitude and confidence the tried servant of God responded: "Most gladly
therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ
may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches,
in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I
am weak, then am I strong." 2 Cor. 12:9, 10.

We must cherish and cultivate the faith of which prophets and apostles have
testified--the faith that lays hold on the promises of God and waits for
deliverance in His appointed time and way. The sure word of prophecy will
meet its final fulfillment in the glorious advent of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ, as King of kings and Lord of lords. The time of waiting may
seem long, the soul may be oppressed by discouraging circumstances, many in
whom confidence has been placed may fall by the way; but with the prophet
who endeavored to encourage Judah in a time of unparalleled apostasy, let us
confidently declare, "The Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep
silence before him."

Let us ever hold in remembrance the cheering message, "The vision is yet for
an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it
tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. . . .
The just shall live by his faith."

From Maranatha - Page 66

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