Vacation 2023

with a Vision

Are you looking for a summer home missions’ opportunity? Look no further than NBBI. Whether you are an individual, family or church group, we would love to have you join us for Vacation with a Vision 2023. The summer months provide us with an opportunity to get various projects done on our campus. Regardless of your skill level, we can use your help. We will feed you, give you accommodations, provide opportunities for fellowship and put you to work. There is no cost on your end, just the sacrifice of your time and talents. Whether you can come for a day or a week, we invite you to partner with the ministry of NBBI in this practical way. Check for further details in the next issue of the Open Bible Bulletin.

May 25, 1931 - January 19, 2023

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of H. Elaine (Brownrigg) Clark of Woodstock, N. B. at the Upper River Valley Hospital on January 19, 2023. Elaine was a long-time friend of New Brunswick Bible Institute and the loving wife of the late Carl F. Clark who had served for several years as a board member here at NBBI. Elaine’s father, the late W. S. Brownrigg, also served as an NBBI board member.

BY KEITH MCMAHON

God Sees What We Can’t

Recently I purchased some new headlight bulbs for our vehicle. As well, I had the exterior surface of the headlights restored. I was pleased with how the new bulbs and restoration helped. The nights are still dark, but the way forward is a little clearer.

see our way forward. But, our Lord invites us to trust Him in the darkness and to lean on Him for comfort and guidance. This is the privilege of the believer. Yet in this passage, God makes it clear that those who decide to walk in their own light, the light of their making - they will lie down in sorrow.

a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105.

“For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.”

“As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust him.” Psalm 18:28,30. His Word will show us the way ahead, even in our darkest moments.

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The Lord knows the great value that His light brings to His people. In Isaiah 50, the prophet prophetically described the obedience and trust that God’s Servant (our Lord Jesus) would demonstrate towards His Father in going to the cross. It is with the Servant’s obedience in mind that the prophet then speaks of a great hope and a great warning to the people of Israel, and indeed to all people. In verses 10-11, Isaiah declares that for those who have been fearing the Lord and have been obedient to Him, though there may be times of darkness (specifically their looming exile in Babylon) ahead for them, their God would provide light. This light is available for all who trust in the Lord and lean upon Him. Life isn’t always easy and, in times of darkness, it’s not always easy to

God consistently speaks of His willingness to light the way through the darkness for those who will trust Him. This is not hard for Him. Psalm 139:12 tells us that the darkness and the light are both alike to God. This, of course, speaks of His omniscient discernment. Nothing confuses Him. Not so with us. We sometimes find ourselves in very confusing and challenging situations. Look at what He promised Israel: “And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16

Like Israel, we also need His guidance in those times when we can’t see the way forward. We need His light in our darkness. Of course, His light comes to us by way of His Word. Notice David’s understanding of this: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and

This new book by David Doherty deals with the question, “Did Jesus Die For You?” It is available from the Open Bible Bookstore for $11.36 CAD. Order your copy by calling (506) 375-2251 or emailing us at bookstore@nbbi. ca.

“I highly commend this Christ-honoring treatise to all readers.”

~ Eugene H. Merrill, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies Dallas Theological Seminary