Vol 2:2 (February 1956)
Editorial
We have had our attention drawn to the fact that it is possible to hold orthodoxy in the most unorthodox spirit. This charge is confirmed in the un-Christian-like and the argumentive manner in which doctrine is occasionally discussed among us; moreover, the charge is substantiated by the failure in us to make Scriptural teachings actualities in our behaviour. The Word of God teaches, “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers.” “Use hospitality one to another without grudging.” Let us lay to heart the practical suggestion of Donald Jeffery. Incidentally, our brother is awaiting his visa for Angola; he hopes to undertake school teaching in that large mission field. Pray for him.
In this issue we are called upon once more to consider the hope of the Church, of Israel, and of the world, the second coming of Christ. David Leathem has stated his convictions very concisely. It is important to notice what he says regarding the two stages of this wonderful event.
The heart is caused to thank God when we read the letter that appears in “Lambs of the Flock.” The writer of this letter had been the subject of prayer for many years. His conversion to the Lord ought to encourage the saints to continue in prayer for unsaved relatives and friends.
Few, if any of us, will ever be great preachers; nevertheless, we need the message by our brother Rogers. The material that is sometimes presented on the platform of the assembly fails to edify. There are so many stories, personal references, and shallow remarks, that the absence of the real gospel, or an exposition of the truth of God, or a Spirit-empowered appeal, becomes very obvious.
“The road of Later On leads to the city of Never,” is an old Spanish proverb. We express the same idea in the word procrastination. This is a besetting weakness with many of us.
Each assembly publication is indebted to the brother in the assembly who attends to the subscriptions and renewals. Recently, one such brother told of waiting as long as three months for the annual subscription to another magazine published for the benefit of God’s people. Let us not be negligent in this matter; let us not increase the task of those who, in love, serve us, and let us not forget the channel of ministry that has been a blessing to us in the past.
If your renewal of Food for the Flock has been forgotten please give it your prompt attention.