Fellowship with the Beloved
"Truly, our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ." -1 John 1:3 [KJV] Precious, blessed consideration! Art thou, my soul, at this time in the full enjoyment of it? Pause over the inquiry. Sometimes, for the want of this search of soul, and the neglect of it, deadness, or at least leanness, creeps in. Say then, my soul, how art thou dealing with thy God? and how is thy God dealing with thee? When were His latest manifestations? When did He take thee to His banqueting-house; or when didst thou sit under His shadow? Hast thou very lately heard His voice, saying, "Fear not, I am thy salvation?" The discovery of these things are among the sweetest exercises which flow from the indwelling Spirit. Go on further in the inquiry - how art thou dealing with thy God? When hadst thou fellowship and communion with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ? What petitions hast thou now awaiting for answers from the heavenly court? What grateful acknowl...