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

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LEARN GF ME Jesus invites us to learn of Him and prom ISGS that we shall find rest unto our souls The idea of learning and resting at the same t1me does not seem to be true to natural experience We associate study and work w1th the process of learning The Bible says Much study IS a wearr ness of the flesh However all those who labor and are heavy laden shall be given rest as they come to Jesus take H1s yoke upon them and learn of Him The difference in this learn1ng exper1ence from that of the natural man 1S that the man who takes Christs yoke upon h1m IS learning by d1v1ne illumination rather than by human 1ntellect To qualify for the rest which Jesus prom1sed we must receive d1v1ne 1llum1n ation by coming to Jesus as babes The things that are h1dden from the wise and prudent are revealed unto babes Rest comes to the soul when we submit to d1v1ne revelation and thus come to know the Father Matthew 11 25 30 Henry Weaver WORDS Words are the veh1cles that convey thought 1n communication Wlthout words we could not express our emotlons or needs and would find commun1cat1on by gestures qu1te ineffective Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh Our thought l1fe deter mines our words The trouble w1th many people IS that the tongue 1S in h1gh gear long before the mind has had t1me to be come engaged One can usually tell what a person 1S th1nk1ng by the words he speaks Sow a thought reap a word sow a word reap an action sow an action reap a habit sow a hab1t reap a character sow a charac ter reap a destiny The words we use affect every area of l1fe and determine our des tiny Our words will e1ther Justlfy or con demn us before God With the psalmlst we pray Let the words of my mouth and the medltation of my heart be acceptable 1n they Slght O Lord my Strength and my Redeemer Paul Freed GGD'S CALL TO MAN At the time of creation, manls relation ship with God was one of mutual sharing Th1s fellowship was severed at the time of man's fall in the garden Man was con sequently helpless and in need of a Savior God faithfully extended the call to accept the plan He 1n1t1ated The call to man comes 1n various ways The first 1S Gods call to regenerat1on This IS a unlversal call The work of re generation must occur before God calls men into H1s servrce These are personal calls that God holds us responsible for God also calls through the avenue of death Death IS a call that all must answer God has made every provision necessary that we might answer this call with fond an t1c1pat1on May we respond to God s call as He summons us to be partakers of that glorious 1nv1tat1on Come ye blessed of my Father 1nher1t the klngdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world Matthew 25 34b Ray Mart1n WISE UNTO SALVATION The Apostle Paul challenges Timothy with his childhood knowledge of the Scriptures and calls attentlon to the great contribution this influence has had upon his life This IS certainly an unmerited favor we also enjoy We cannot fully realize how the development of our own lives hinges on our knowledge of Gods Word The truths our parents and church fathers have extended to us have greatly enhanced our desire to revere our God We rejoice to see God at work as He through the 1nsp1rat1on of H1s Word 1S 1n every succeeding generation call1ng men to be wise unto salvation Our lives should be continually touched by such truths of eternal ver1ty They are foundational 1n God unchanging 1n pre cept and eternally settled in Heaven Let us be throughly furnished unto all good works as we by Gods grace have been made wise unto salvation James Ehst . . I I - . . . . . , . . Q gg u Q ' . 9 . 99 . . , . . , , . 9 9 ' , ' 4 Q 9 - ' . , . . 0 9 . . ' J o o . . . 9 , ' s . - 9 - cc - - - 9 9 9 . - 77 A . 1 . I I , I . 9 . n - '- . llll. , . v I 0 a I 0 U - 9 9 9 n a I ' ' , . H . . . . 99 ' ' ' 0 - ' D 0 ' . . . . . - 5 . . . . C 0 s ' . . 0 c ' .,-A , . - 9 9 9 9 , . 9 9 9 9 , . - . . . . 9 9 9 . cc - ' 99 9 - ' . . - . . . - . . . . . . . - 9 - - cc ' 9 9 ' 9 . . 9 9 9 A 9, cc - - 39 9 9 ' ' 5

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THE VISION OF THE VOICE The preliminary vision of the Apostle on Patmos was a view of the glorified character of Christ. John declares, I heard behind mea great voice, as of a trumpet, and I turned to see the voice . . . and being turned, I saw . . . As the God-man His voice is observed to be as the sound of many waters. In that phrase we see unity in diversity. There were many waters-only one sound, re- minding us of the words -of the Hebrew writer, God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in times past . hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son. Hebrews l:1, Za. The voice that shook the earth of old. and called the raging sea'to stillness, that caused demons to flee and said to men, Follow Me, with the ring of judgment and yet with the tenderest tones of com- passion, is speaking in these last days through His Word. , May our vision of that 'One produce in us a fear to refuse Him that speakethf' -David Weaver v coMFoRT1NG oNE ANOTHER Comfort ye, comfort ye, my people, saith your God. - The above words enjoin upon us the obligation to leave comfort with those we fellowship with. In Acts sixteen, God used Paul and Silas to bring saving comfort to the damsel and to the prisonkeeper with his house- hold. After the experience of being beaten and imprisoned, they went to the house of Lydia to comfort the brethren. - We realize that to comfort, we must first have the Comforter indwelling and empowering us. In time of tests, trials, persecutions, and bitter chastening, our brethren need someone to stand by to strengthen and encourage. In time of sick- ness, accident, and death a comforter is very much appreciated. There are times when no one can give comfort as well as we could. May we therefore sense and respond to these needs as our privilege and blessing. Comfort is also obtained in studying the Word and in fellowshipping with the 4 saints in Bible School and other worship services. May we therefore contribute to strength- ening and establishing the brOth6rhOOC1, thereby bringing comfort to all. 'fThe coming of the Lord draweth nighf' Wherefore comfort one another with these words. - D -Sidney Gingrich r JOY FOREVERMORE The disciples came back from their errand of 'witnessing with joy, because they had seen the omnipotence of God defeat the power of Satan. Jesusreminded them that this basis for joy is not the found- ation upon which we should build. We believe Satan, as an angel of light, will deceive the individual who places con- fidence in the abnormal. When we place our confidence in Christ and believe that our names are written in Heaven, this brings glory to our Father in Heaven. A We also rejoice in the fact that our Father reveals the truths of scripture to all who will humble themselves, placing no con- fidence in the flesh. May we all be humble, continually seeking wisdom from above to understand the things of the Spirit, giving ourselves to watchfulness and prayer. V -Herbert Ebersole .Q CHOICE , . Life requires that we make choices. We as Christians must recognize this -fact if we would remain faithful. Many people attempt to remain neutral by not making a choice. In some matters it is possible to remain neutral, but in the realm of our salvation, neutrality is rejection. We make choices many times that affect our destiny, without realizing it. Our choice may affect the lives of an untold number of individuals. Consider Abrahamls wise choices and their blessings to mankind. But we also recognize that Abraham made some very unwise choices and the effects were felt by many. Let us choose wisely to the honor and glory of God. This will determine our own spiritual welfare and will be a bene- fit to others. - Paul Brubacher

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BEHIND THE SCENE The visible scene may reveal great vic- tories and outstanding accomplishments that are proving to be a blessing to many. The rewards, however, may need to be distributed in many unnoticed places be- hind the scene. God overlooks nothing. The faithful servant of God does not need to be in the front to have his influence brought to bear where it counts the most. What do we see behind the scene? We see God at work, setting the stage and brin ing things to pass that would be be- yond the ability of human effort. He makes it possible for His people to initiate a pro- gram that meets the spiritual needs of the soul. We see those who are making a sac- rifice of time and material, so that others can enjoy a period of Bible study and fellow- ship. Again we see those who know the value of silent, secret intercession, that employs the power of God to bring about the great miracle of grace, in the deep recesses of the heart. -Daniel Kraybill SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES D Jesus, speaking in John 5:39 said, Search the Scripturesg for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. The Jews had the Old Testa- ment. They read it in the synagogues, and offered the sacrifices that typified Jesus, but failed to recognize Him when He ap- peared. As we study the Word, we need to see Jesus as our only hope of eternal life. In light of this we see our need of turning our lives over to him and accepting the way of life that He exemplifies and commands. We then search the Scriptures finding principles that govern our lives. This also strengthens our faith and produces a lively hope. Jesus said, Ye shall know the truth and the truth diall make you free. Know- ing the truth helps us to avoid the snares and pitfalls of Satan and exercise ourselves rather unto godliness. If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. - Clarence Good 6 WHAT IS THAT IN THINE HAND? God faced Moses with this question when he expressed his reluctance to bring God's message of deliverance to the people of Israel. The reply was, a rod? This small, in- significant rod, God used to vindicate Moses' authority both to Israel and to Pharaoh. The same rod that was an in- strument of judgment to the Egyptians, became a blessing to the children of Israel in parting the Red Sea, at the smitten rock in the wilderness, and in time of war with the Amalekites. Z God defended the authority he had placed on Moses and Aaron by -causing Aaron's rod to bud. . In our hands today we have the inspired Word. Just as the rod bore witness to Moses message, so the Word will substantiate all' those who proclaim the message of Sal- vation, whether we go to the ungodly world or the unbelieving , professors of Christi- anity. As the rod judged the Egyptians and blessed Israel, so the Word condemns all who reject it and justifies those who embrace it. When we as God's people rally around the Word, it will cause contentions to cease and unite us in the faith. A ' -Clarence Wenger BLESSED IS THE MAN V. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumedf' We, as men, are totally in need of God's blessings. They come to us new and fresh each day as a token of his constant love and faithfulness. This is the blessing and goodness of God to all men. ' Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the Word of God, and keep it.', Luke 11:28b. This we do by hearing the Word and ex- pressing it in lifels revealing actions. Keep- ing all of life's blessings subject to the Word and will of God, becomes our daily responsibility. As we keep our desires, our Ithoughts, and our feelings securely within the shelter of His Government, may we hear these words, Blessed fart thouf' I - Gerald Eberly ww, . ff I ,' . ,. MNH, ,' .- ,