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Master! Luke 24:32. In a more complete and perfect sense than
ever before they had “found Him, of whom Moses in the law, and the
prophets, did write.” The uncertainty, the anguish, the despair, gave
place to perfect assurance, to unclouded faith. What marvel that after
His ascension they “were continually in the temple, praising and blessing
God.” The people, knowing only of the Saviour’s ignominious death,
looked to see in their faces the expression of sorrow, confusion, and
defeat; but they saw there gladness and triumph. What a preparation
these disciples had received for the work before them! They had passed
through the deepest trial which it was possible for them to experience,
and had seen how, when to human vision all was lost, the word of God
had been triumphantly accomplished. Henceforward what could daunt
their faith or chill the ardor of their love? In the keenest sorrow they
had “strong consolation,” a hope which was as “an anchor of the soul,
both sure and steadfast.” Hebrews 6:18, 19. They had been witness to the
wisdom and power of God, and they were “persuaded, that neither death,
nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor
things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature,” would be
able to separate them from “the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus
our Lord.” “In all these things,” they said, “we are more than conquerors
through Him that loved us.” Romans 8:38, 39, 37. “The word of the
Lord endureth forever.” 1 Peter 1:25. And “who is he that condemneth?
It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the
right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.” Romans 8:34.
Saith the Lord: “My people shall never be ashamed.” Joel 2:26.
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm
30:5. When on His resurrection day these disciples met the Saviour, and
their hearts burned within them as they listened to His words; when they
looked upon the head and hands and feet that had been bruised for them;
when, before His ascension, Jesus led them out as

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