A Covenant Child

"A Covenant Child"

Today has proved to be a lovely autumnal September day with hours of beautiful sunshine. I felt exercised in my soul to use this opportunity to deliver a good number of copies of the Gospel magazine "Via," if the Lord so willed. I had struggled with an extremely painful leg ulcer for over six weeks, which the Lord has now graciously healed, and suitable opportunities had been missed.

I set out in the glorious sunshine with a planned route within the "borders" of the geographic area I feel responsible for before the Lord in spreading the Glad Tidings. I had a rather strange conversation with a rather strange man! but it resulted in his request for a copy of Via and I was only too pleased to give him one. As has been the case in recent years I came across new little areas now built upon and two of the three were quite secluded and as tranquil as is possible in to be in this scene of hustle and bustle; I trust you know what I mean. 

Now, whenever I deliver this Gospel magazine I am careful to observe any notices or stickers attached to the doors of the properties, so as not to give offence and cause the occupants to become even more hostile toward the truth. If the message is "No Junk mail" I still deliver the magazine because it is physically a nice production. But if the householders do not want any literature or specify "nothing religious" is to be posted through their door I honour their decision.

Over the years I have read any number of door stickers and of endless variety. But today I met with one I have never seen before. It was curious in the extreme! It read: "Back Off I am a Covenant Child!" Above the wording there appeared to be a tiny logo depicting a crown. I have searched the "net" this evening without any success. Obviously I left a Via magazine for the "covenant child," presuming that it might be well received.

When I had finished my quite extensive delivery "round" I returned home a little weary but elated. I had experienced no pain or discomfort from my journey, the Lord undertook for me every step of the way; He is SO faithful.

Please "water" the seed sown with your prayers. thank you in his lovely Name. 

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower

Some time ago I discovered that the Chief Engineer engaged in the structural concept and form of the Eiffel Tower was a brother in Assembly fellowship: Maurice Koechlin.

He and his wife Emma were in life-long fellowship with "Brethren commonly so called." 

The symbol of Paris though named after Gustave Eiffel owes more to the talents of brother Koechlin. Maurice was honoured becoming an "Officer of the Legion d'Honneur. 

But what has most intrigued me is the how Jean and Maurice Koechlin are related; I have no doubt that they were "family" as both were born in the same area of France, and both met with "Brethren."  Further than that I have not discovered.
Jean was the author of "Chaque Jour les Ecritures" a series of "notes" written in order to aid young believers in a consecutive reading of the whole Bible over a period of five years. These "notes" are far more profound and spiritually beneficial to ones' soul than to be limited to those young in the faith. I have been reading them every day for decades and have been richly rewarded and edified thereby. I owe Jean Koechlin a huge debt of gratitude and highly recommend his labour of love to you.  

 



Mother and Her Son Baptised

A Mother and her Son Baptised

We had the joy of supporting an Assembly exercise with our prayers and presence just last Lords' Day.

Both of the "candidates" (I'm not sure from where I dragged up that expression,) I hope it is not offensive to any believer of my fellow believers; but to continue both of these dear saints gave their testimony before entering the water.

I struggled with my "principles" as the sister opened her heart in witness to the saving grace of God. I remain a little concerned as to her "speaking," but partially console myself with the fact that it was not an Assembly gathering. The Assembly no more baptise than teaches! And it was clear to all that she was not "taking the lead" on that occasion. In honesty I still am a little concerned, but I cannot deprive you of this manifestation of the life-giving power of the Gospel of Gods' grace.

As indicated in the "Title" of this Post, it was a mother and one of her sons publicly declaring their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. And both had been "won" for the Lord by another of her sons because of his totally transformed character and lifestyle. He had been deep in the darkness of this world and so had his mother and his brother. Truly "brands plucked out of the fire;" Zechariah 3:2.

Such an ignominious defeat for Satan their erstwhile master!

The sisters' testimony was courageous and passionate although she spoke so quietly and humbly. I doubt that any who listened could have remained unmoved. I hasten to add that the young man to witnessed a bold confession.

The brother given the responsibility to speak a little on baptism and preach the Gospel did not fail in his faithfulness to the Saviour. The Gospel was clearly "preached" and the Lordship of Christ was maintained throughout the meeting.

How precious to be able to muse upon blessing in a time of such failure among so many of Gods' people.

Please uphold these dear "babes in Christ" in prayer, especially in the next few weeks when they will without doubt be assailed by the evil one!