C. H. Spurgeon declaration about John 3 should remain a principle. I quote: “If we were asked to read to a dying man who did not know the gospel, we should probably select this chapter as the most suitable one for such an occasion; and what is good for dying men is good for us all, for that is what we are; and how soon we may be actually at the gates of death, none of us can tell.”
1. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” 2. “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” 3. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.’” 4. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for…
O yes, living a reason of who died for me! What an opportunity to keep living for the interest of Christ Jesus? The hymn reminds us all of the eternal reason to keep living! “My life, my love, I give to Thee, Thou Lamb of God, who died for me; Oh, may I ever faithful be, My Saviour and my God! *Chorus:* I’ll live for Him who died for me,How happy then my life shall be I’ll live for Him…
Thomas Merton said: “If you want to identify me, ask me not where I live, or what I like to eat, or how I comb my hair, but ask me what I am living for, in detail, and ask me what I think is keeping me from living fully for the thing I want to live for.”
1. “The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honour and life.” 2. “Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 3. “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.’” 4. “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. But…
Have you not heard that it is bogus humility to trust ourselves despicable of God’s decency and don’t set out to look to HIM with complete trust? Yes, genuine humbleness lies in seeing our dishonour and surrendering ourselves to God, without any reservation, constantly failing to question that HE can work out the primary outcomes for and in us. If God’s prosperity relies upon discovering our establishments previously laid, we may well dread that our wrongdoings had annihilated our odds….
1. “But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” 2. “For by grace, you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” 3. “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins,…
Yes, various enquiries could come when learning about fiction and non-fiction issues? How can you concentrate on dreams when indeed, you struggle to sleep? Can you conclude that you have a plan when certainly you are not at sleep? Various responses could also draw attention to things of such matters. The human mind could easily take on the journey to pitch with fictions to explain some mysteries! I say to you, give your mind to holy drawings! For example, could…
Christian Wiman said: “Now consider the moment when Jesus writes in the sand in John 8. The Pharisees have come to him in the temple courts with a woman accused of adultery. They ask what they should do with her, given that Mosaic law demanded her death. This is a trap. If he says “stone her,” then he’s breaking Roman law. If he says “don’t stone her,” then he’s setting himself above Jewish law – either way, he’s in trouble….
1. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” 2. “A Psalm for giving thanks. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!” 3. “Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.”…