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The European Union in Prophecy
God has given in His word sufficient evidence of its divine character. The great
truths which concern our redemption are clearly presented. By the aid of the Holy
Spirit, which is promised to all who seek it in sincerity, every man may understand
these truths for himself. God has granted to men a strong foundation upon which to
rest their faith. Yet the finite minds of men are inadequate fully to comprehend the
plans and purposes of the Infinite One. We can never by searching find out God. We
must not attempt to lift with presumptuous hand the curtain behind which He veils
His majesty. The apostle exclaims: "How unsearchable are His judgments, and His
ways past finding out!" Romans 11:33. We can so far comprehend His dealings with
us, and the motives by which He is actuated, that we may discern boundless love and
mercy united to infinite power. Our Father in heaven orders everything in wisdom
and righteousness, and we are not to be dissatisfied and distrustful, but to bow in
reverent submission. He will reveal to us as much of His purposes as it is for our good
to know, and beyond that we must trust the Hand that is omnipotent, the Heart that
is full of love.
While God has given ample evidence for faith, He will never remove all excuse
for unbelief. All who look for hooks to hang their doubts upon will find them. And
those who refuse to accept and obey God's word until every objection has been removed,
and there is no longer an opportunity for doubt, will never come to the light. Distrust
of God is the natural outgrowth of the unrenewed heart, which is at enmity with Him.
But faith is inspired by the Holy Spirit, and it will flourish only as it is cherished. No
man can become strong in faith without a determined effort. Unbelief strengthens as
it is encouraged; and if men, instead of dwelling upon the evidences which God has
given to sustain their faith, permit themselves to question and cavil, they will find
their doubts constantly becoming more confirmed.
But those who doubt God's promises and distrust the assurance of His grace are
dishonouring Him; and their influence, instead of drawing others to Christ, tends to
repel them from Him. They are unproductive trees, that spread their dark branches
far and wide, shutting away the sunlight from other plants, and causing them to droop
and die under the chilling shadow. The lifework of these persons will appear as a
never-ceasing witness against them. They are sowing seeds of doubt and skepticism
that will yield an unfailing harvest.
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