An Ox Stands Between An Altar And A Plough

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It is always a solemn hour when anyone stands before God and men, to make a public profession of Christ. The act is nothing less than the consecration of a human soul to Christ’s service, for life or for death.

On the seal of an old missionary society, an ox stands between an altar and a plough, and written below is the motto, "READY FOR EITHER!" That is, ready for sacrifice or for service.

This should be the heart-motto in every public profession; it should be . . . a solemn devotement to Christ, an entire surrender to Him for obedience, duty and sacrifice; a consecration of the whole life to Christ and His service.

Such consecration all have made, who have publicly given themselves to Christ.

by J.R. Miller

January 31st, 2013

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I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God—Acts 20:27

It is probable that God lets every human being who crosses our path do so in order that we may have the opportunity of leaving some blessing and dropping into his heart and life some influence that will draw him nearer to God. It would be good, indeed, if ultimately we could say concerning every person whom we have ever touched in the path of life,

I am pure from the blood of all men (Acts 20:26).

Is it really so? What about the person who sat beside us on the train? The laborer who works for us or with us? Above all, the members of our households and families? Have we done our best to lead them to Christ?

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