The Strongest Power on Earth

The Following Jewel Was found in a devotional that was published in 1902. It is a collection of the writings of General William booth the co-founder of The Salvation Army. The Book is titled "The Warrior's Daily Portion: Being Selections from the writings of General Booth"

The Strongest power on earth is Love. Perhaps it is the strongest power in the universe. I should think it is the power that keepsall the inhabitants of the celestial World in their places and at their work. Anyway, it is the strongest thing in this world.

It was Love that made God create the beautifulglobeon which we live, with its mountains and oceans, and rivers and forests. It is true that the devil and sin have robbed it ofmuch of its loviness, and that many of us are shut out from participating in these enjoyments. But still, it is a marvellous piece of workmanship, and full of interest, if nothing else, that it is a representation of our heavenly home. OH! my Comrade, what will heaven be?

It was Love that brought Jesus Christ down from heaven to live and suffer for our sakes. Only think what a mighty force that must have been that took Him to the manger, the wilderness, Gethsemane's Garden, and the Cross. What a power that was that led Him to the grave, and then raised Him from the dead.

It is Love that makes the Holy Spirit seek after the souls of men. How filthy, howwicked, how ungratefulthey are; and yet how tenderly, how patiently, how perseveringly He seeks them! Is it not wonderful? He blesses them with many of the same earthly mercies as He does His own children, makes the same rain and sunshine fall on them, stands at the door of their hearts and knocks and pleads for entrance. It is Love that makes Him do it all

I often think that he should care as he does for the righteous, considering how imperfect and unworthy the good people are; but that he should care for the sinners, that He should pitty and long after the Backsliders, is one of the greatest wonders of the world- if not the greatest. I ask "What is the meaning of it all" The answer comes, " IT is Love that does it."

This Love comes, as I have Said, from the heart of the great Father of Love. Have you experienced its full power in your heart and life? Have you really and truly believed that He loved you, and gave Himself for you, and that he has purified and filled you with zeal for his glory and the salvation of men?