Thank you for your postcard, which was short but good. I see that you’ve said “Yes” to Jesus. That’s joyful news indeed! There is joy in heaven and on earth over every sinner who repents. Now, for the first time, you will experience the joy and peace that the world has not been able to give you. Walk straight ahead now on the way of God. Don’t look back like Lot’s wife. Continue to say “Yes” to Jesus, for He surpasses all understanding. Forget what lies behind, and earnestly pursue what lies ahead; hasten toward the treasure which is laid up in heaven especially for you. Shun the world in every shape and form, and never covet anything on earth. Pursue those things which are above; the kingdom of heaven consists of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God leads us into the depths of this kingdom so that our peace is like a river and our righteousness like the waves of the sea. Never resist God’s Spirit. Always let Him lead and guide you, because He is able to guide you into all truth. Don’t be afraid if you come into fiery trials, for gold is purified in the fire. The fire will not consume you nor will the waters overwhelm you.

Always seek nourishment for your spiritual life. This nourishment always contains life and peace, since the mind of the Spirit is life and peace. Test those who say they are Jews; you may find that they are uncircumcised in heart and ear. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Therefore, open your ears wide to the voice of God’s Son so you can clearly distinguish the Shepherd’s voice from the voice of the hireling. Never be satisfied with being somewhat religious outwardly while remaining just as worldly within. Shun such folly. Make it clear under which flag you serve, and never be in league with the world. You must be radical in this, because Christ and Belial, God and the world can never be united. Never be ashamed of the name of Jesus, but profess it boldly; your boldness will increase and your reward will be great. Remember that Paul, Elijah, and all the other men of God were men with the same nature as we. So stand fast in the ranks, hard as steel, and fight together with Daniel’s men.

If you lack wisdom from God, pray for it; He gives willingly and without reproach. However, there is a powerful reproach in what the apostle writes, that most men have no knowledge of God. If you want to learn of God, spend time with Him, because you become like the company you keep.

Keep saying “Yes” to Jesus, “No” to yourself, and “No” to the world. If you do this, your speech will simply be “Yes” and “No,” and you know that anything more than this is of the devil.

My testimony is that God has given me His beloved Son. He dwells in my heart because of my faith. Through faith in Him my peace is like a river. I will not boast in anything but Him and my weakness, for He has allowed me to go through fire and water, but I have always gained the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

He chastens those He loves, and He scourges every son whom He receives. The greater a person wants to become in this world, the more correction, chastisement, and education he needs. Exactly the same thing is true of the kingdom of God. The deeper you want to press into the things of God, the narrower the way becomes for your life in this world; but then your eyes and ears will be open that much more to the powers of the world to come. That is why it is also written that he who loses his life in this world shall find it.

Now you have a vast land, a wide field before you. Press on and do not fear—the Lord is with you. The walls of Jericho will fall, its inhabitants will flee, and every place you conquer will become yours. Christ has all power in heaven and on earth; He has the keys of hell and of death. Hell itself is under His control—death also. So we did the right thing when we said “Yes” to such a mighty Prince.

Please write and send me a few words. God willing, next week I will move into my father-in-law’s house, where I have renovated three rooms and a kitchen; so it is very nice.

I have still not bought the house, but will begin to pay the rent on July 1. I will wait to purchase it until the political crisis is over.

Please greet everyone at home, and best wishes to you, from your brother,

P.S. Write soon.
Address: Søndre Enggade 9
After July 1: Nordre Enggade 8