Matthew 14:12 And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. I. SOME OF THE GROUNDS UPON WHICH THE BELIEVER IS WARRANTED TO REPAIR TO THE LORD JESUS IN EVERY TRYING HOUR. 1. His mediatorial work — anticipates every objection, and answers every argument growing out of a deep and painful sense of unworthiness, etc. Ever accessible. 2. His earthly experience enables him to sympathize with all the forms of human suffering. 3. The mutual relations which exist between the Christ and the believer. 4. The invitations and declarations of His Word. II. SOME OF THE BLESSINGS THAT WILL FOLLOW THE CULTIVATION OF THIS HABIT. 1. Intimate communion. 2. It will nourish and strengthen all the Christian graces. 3. It will free us from anxious care. 4. It will bring continuous honour and glory to Jesus. (C. Winslow, D. D.)A complaining Christian once said to a cheerful, happy Christian, "Things always seem to go smoothly with you; I never hear you make any complaints." To which he replied, "I have found out an effectual way of guarding against that fault — telling Jesus all, and telling Him before I tell any one else; then, I find, I seldom need tell any one else, for in telling Him about my troubles, I often find the burden entirely removed." (A. Tucker.) Parallel Verses KJV: And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.WEB: His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it; and they went and told Jesus. |
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