Numidia Mennonite Bible School - Reflector Yearbook (Numidia, PA)

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ee in. cred de. ' cts. fi it rom FIT FOR THE MASTER S USE The Apostle Paul challenged Christian fitness with the fitness required in the athlete and the soldier Today we would add the astronaut to the list To qualify he must have a background of training experience and service. He must be emo- tionally stable and able to react well to loneliness and darkness, and be capable of making sound decisions in times of severe stress. He must live a disciplined life and know how to respond quickly to instruc- tions, and of course he must be willing to go at the risk of never returning. The motivation of the astronaut may be is ' 5 Q s iff., ivpi 1 A A xx 1 hr Q . . as . U . . man - . . ' 9 and ' ' ' I reap 9336. .Ctics Jhom ' this Our is he rn is zself. en a tions em- that e in self fver- lived verse eart the pre- irns will eiv- Whos alll' BOII' of VLSI' ity' ard yet zhf 161' BETTER WITNESSES In Acts 18 the experience and influence of Apollos are recorded. The Bible says he was eloquent and mighty in the scripture. He taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of J ohn.. A brother and sister heard him speak in the synagogue and sensed that he needed more instruction. They took him into their home and taught him in the way of God more perfectly. After this he was recom- mended to the church and the church welcomed him into their fellowship. Now he went forth and helped the church much, showing by the scripture that Jesus was the Christ. Just before Jesus left His disciples, He told them to wait until they receive power from the Holy Ghost, then go and be wit- nesses unto Him, both at home and to all the world. Here at Numidia Bible School we can become better witnesses for Jesus through our study of nonconformity to the world and by applying our study of the Word to other phases of life. The study of the Bible will help us strengthen and develop con- viction, encourage us to make new com- mitments, establish us more firmly and root us more deeply in Christ. My sincere prayer is that as we leave this school and go into different parts of the world the effects of our study and fellowship' will be felt and seen by all we come 1n contact with and that we ma , Y hell? many souls turn to the Lord for salvation. Will we be better witnesses? -Sidney Gingrich purely political and the mission merely earhly, but we may well be challenged with the kind of fitness that qualifies him for his mission. To young Timothy Paul urged, Study to show thyself approved unto God, a Workman that needeth not to be ashamed. As we study and learn ways that please God, we become fit for the Master's use. Our lives will then be on the altar burning out for God in the greatest of all voca- tions, and an incorruptible crown will await us. -Aaron M Shank YOUR FAITH Will your faith stand the test? The Bible has a good deal to say about faith. There is a faith that saves and one that is mere belief in the mind and fails in the end. Without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must be- lieve that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Heb. 11:6. T Jesus said to Martha, Whosoever liv- eth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believeth thou this? fJohn 11:16J. The apostle Paul said to the jailer, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house CActs 16:31J. Faith is the victory. I John 5:4. But faith does not stand alone. It is supported, or made real, by obedient action to the. Word of God. By faith Abraham, when God called him to leave his people, obeyed, not knowing where he was going, but judged Him faithful who had called him.

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To which of the two sources will they keep their spir- itual ears tuned? to the one which doubts the verity of Holy Writ? or to the one who spoke from heaven saying, Hear ye him ? The control button is in our hands! -W. W. Wagler 3 11. . ....::, , .r:. w .. -2 4'1 e HOW SHALL I CHECK THE INDULGENCES OF THE FLESH? There is no greater question in the minds of young Christians today. Does the Bible say how I can have victory over my own flesh and spirit? Let us see. Turn to Colossians, chapter two, with part of chapter three. At Colosse were teachers who wished to continue to ob- serve many restrictions and regulations concerning eating, drinking, keeping holy days, severely disciplining the body, wor- shipping angels, practicing false humility, etc. They counted more upon these prac- tices than upon the strength of Christ to crucify the flesh and put on the virtues of Christ. No, they did not deny or remove Christ, but they did not count upon Christ to be a present, all-sufficient Saviour. Listen to the last phrase of the last verse in chapter 2. The Apostle says these self-imposed measures are not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh. This means, N ot of any value in the conquor- ing of our flesh. While these rituals appeared commendable, they cannot be counted upon to give us victory in this continual battle against our flesh, our own Will, our own spirit. You cannot fight the flesh with the flesh. You cannot conquor the old man with the devices and weakness of the old nature. Jesus Christ is the only One who can defeat Satan and self. The false teachers did not hold Christ to His proper place as Head, the Apostle says in verse 19. Jesus Christ must be the Christ- ian's nourishment and strength. Further, in chapter three the Apostle continues His remedy. We need continu- ally to acknowledge that we live in the power of the resurrected Christ. Our vis- ion must be upon the victorious Christ seated on the throne of power. We became earthly because we are not living in the heavenlies. Our true life is secure in Christ. Christ is our life. Think this through. Christ is the con- tinuing source of all our spiritual strength. Use Him. Invoke His power upon every situation in your life. Of what benefit is a neighbor if you do not use him. There- fore, use the name and power of Christ in every instance to put off and put on . -James Siegrist