Hebrews 7:1-10 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings… There are many things which the world can give you — it can give you amusement; it can give you excitement; it can give you pleasure — but it can never give you peace of mind — no, not for an hour. Peace — all Salem — is Christ's exclusively — by legacy from His cross, by deed of gift from His throne. Need I say how incomparably peace is better than pleasure? If you want peace, you must look for it in Christ, — not in the evidences of your own soul — not in certain religious acts or feelings — not in ordinances — not in man — not in doctrine, — but in Christ — a personal, felt, loved, present, real, living Christ, — in His nature, in His attributes, in His work, in His glory, in His return — all peace lives there — it is Salem. The more peace you take, the better subject you are of that kingdom, which is called Salem. Every fear is a rebellion against its King. Nothing honours Christ like the peace of His people — peace is Salem's loyalty. The wars of nations make a discord in the works of God. Therefore never measure war, or talk of war, as the light world does; for it is, and it must be, a grief in Salem. But pray more earnestly to the Prince of Peace that prayer, "Give peace in our time, O Lord!" There will be no war and "no evil occurrent" presently when Christ comes; but this earth will be one holy Salem. its circuit commensurate with creation, "its walls salvation, and its gates praise." For that day the Chinch looks out; but, happy thought! Christ looks out for it more than the Church, and not one of us is as anxious for his Lord to appear, as that Lord is now longing to come. (J. Vaughan, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; |
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