Fresno Pacific University - Portal Yearbook (Fresno, CA)

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o veiAjiOAd LIVING WATERS! These words picture to us a weary traveller refreshing himself with the cool, clear water of a mountain stream, or a toil worn labourer slaking his thirst with the sparkling cold water drawn from a well. In its spiritual application the Scripture uses the term to portray the satisfaction that comes to the individual who finds all the needs of his thirsty soul met in the Lord Jesus Christ, and having his own desires satisfied, he in turn gives forth this living wa- ter. With these two thoughts in mind we have endeavored to portray the life and activities of the school around our theme LIVING WATERS. Through our fac- ulty, we, the students, have been given the tools to dig for refreshing waters. As the blessings from God ' s word have become ours, we in turn have given them forth in our practical work in bringing the gospel to others. As individuals in society, we are contributing our part in the sea of life.

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Dr. G. VC ' . Peters, Prciideiit-Dcan ANOTHER SPIRIT! But my servant Caleb, because he had another SPIRIT with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whercunto he went; and his seed shall possess it. Numbers 14:24. The mighty hand of God had not only miracu- lously delivered the people of Israel but had also graciously sustained them and provided for them on their march toward the promised land. The cloud by day and the pillar by night had guided Israel, while the Law of God and the Ark of Cov- enant were there to strengthen and direct them spiritually. They reached the southern border of the Land of Promise and with it the hour of final testing the outcome of which was rather sad. Upon the commission of the Lord twelve spies were sent to spy out the land of Canaan. In the Lord ' s evaluation of the twelve men, Caleb be- comes the outstanding figure and a challenge to God ' s servants of all time. The characterization of Caleb by God himself is most wonderful. He gives us the cause for the distinction of this servant of God — because he had another spirit with him — . As we read the record we find that this another spirit enabled Caleb to look through and beyond the problems and difficulties to the Supernatural. He did not belittle the obstacles and enemies but a firm faith in the Supernatural of his God carried him over all the difficulties — we are well able lo overcome it. If the Lord delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us, he said. Again we find a spirit oi urgen( v in Caleb to possess the Land for the Lord — Let us go up at once and possess it, is his challenge. We notice also that Caleb was enabled to appreciatively evaluate the gifts and provisions ov GOD — The land which we passed through to search it, is an exceedingly good land ... a land which floweth with milk and honey, is his encouragement. We find further Caleb i earing rebellion against the Lord — Only rebel not against the Lord, is his earnest plea. Lastly we see that Caleb bei ii id in the providential and miraculous operations of God in history in favor of His cause and the welfare of His people. Their defense is departed from them and the Lord is with us; fear them not. The Pacific Bible Institute of Fresno is again completing another term of instruction. Unitedly the Board of Education and Faculty have worked to bring the school and every one of the school mem- bers under the control of this Another Spirit who is none other than The Spirit of the Living God. Prayers, teaching, preaching, and personal admonitions have been employed to make the Spirit of the Lord the dominant person of the Institute and each individual. Our prayers now are accompanying one another. May our lives be so yielded unto the Lord and so controlled by the Holy Spirit that each member will demonstrate a firm faith in the Supernaturalness of our God who is able to do the impossible, a spirit of urgency in the cause of God to seek first the Kingdom of God, a mind that appreciatively evaluates the gifts and provisions of God and is thankful, a heart that will fear nothing more than to disobey the Lord and not to live in the centre of His Will, and a strong unwavering faith in the providential and miraculous operations of God in history in behalf of His people and His cause. May we enable God to write over our lives: But my servant because he had another spirit with him and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land wherein he went; and his seed shall possess it.

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