God has given us the work of Christ for our consciences. How blessed it is that that work is so complete that Hebrews 10 tells us there is “no more conscience of sins.” Every work of God is a perfect work. So He has given us the work of Christ for our consciences. He has given us the Person of Christ for our meditation, and He has given us the moral glories of Christ to occupy our hearts and minds. Thus we have our hearts drawn out to Him in contemplation of Himself.
The Apostle Paul, who knew Him better than any other man on earth, said, “That I may know Him.” Why? Because the infinite glory of that blessed Man filled the heart of the Apostle to overflowing. Yet he could not take in the full blessedness of that Man. It will take eternity for us to meditate upon Him, and then we shall find the fullness that dwells in Him.
Then we need the love of Christ to warm our hearts. Do not try to love the Lord more than you do. Get occupied with His love toward you.
We also need the wisdom of the Word of God to guide us through the labyrinth of evil that confronts us in our pilgrim path. We should be afraid to take a step without the light and wisdom of the Word.
H. E. Hayhoe (from an address)