9월 20일 스펄전 아침묵상 “여호와와 기드온의 칼이여.” [사사기 7장 20절]
September 20 "The sword of the Lord and of Gideon" (Judges 7: 20). Gideon ordered his men to do two things. Covering up a torch in an earthen pitcher, he told them, at an appointed signal, to break the pitcher and let the light shine. Then, they were to the trumpet, crying; "The sword of the Lord and of Gideon! the sword of the Lord and of Gideon!" This is precisely what all Christians must do. First, you must shine; break the pitcher which conceals your light. Throw aside the bushel that has been hiding your candle and shine. Let your light shine before men. Let your good works be such, that, when men look at you, they will know that you have been with Jesus. Then, there must be the sound, the blowing of the trumpet. Take the gospel to sinners. Carry it to their door. Put it in their way. Do not allow them to escape it. Remember, that...