We basically have two choices to make in dealing with the mysteries of God. We can wrestle with Him or we can rest in Him.
From Mark 9:23-24: “Jesus said to him, ‘If you are able! All things can be done for the one who believes.’ Immediately the father of the child cried out, ‘I believe; help my unbelief!'”
Calvin Miller (1936-2012) was an American pastor and Christian author.
Faith is a plant that can grow in the shade, a grace that can find the way to heaven in a dark night.
From Psalm 17:3: “If you try my heart, if you visit me by night, if you test me, you will find no wickedness in me; my mouth does not transgress.”
William Gurnall (1616-1679) was an English author and member of the Anglican clergy.
Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.
From 2 Thessalonians 5:16-18: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist. Her body of published work is found in autobiographies, essays, poems, and numerous credits in plays, movies, and television shows.
The grace you had yesterday will not do for today. Grace is the overflowing favor of God; you can always reckon it is there to draw upon. Pray now; draw on the grace of God in the moment of need.
From 2 Corinthians 6:1-2: “As we work together with Him, we entreat you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. For He says, “At an acceptable time I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have helped you.’ Look, now is the acceptable time; look, now is the day of salvation!”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Faith believes as if it did not work, and it works as if it did not believe.
From 1 Corinthians 3:8: “The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and each will receive wages according to their own labor.”
Thomas Watson (1620-1686) was an English Puritan preacher and Christian author.
A man who is intimate with God will never be intimidated by men.
From Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
Leonard Ravenhill (1907-1994) was a British Christian author. Many of his chosen themes focused on prayer and revival.
From Isaiah 42:6-7: “I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.”
Blindness to Gospel’s light
Following enemy’s false word
Nonbelievers walk in darkness
Tomorrow remains blurred
Alone in wilderness
Searching for trusted pathway home
God sends His righteous light to guide
Where Spirit always roams
Sheep never forgotten
Coming to Shepherd’s open gate
Mercy’s always forgiving light
Witness tomorrow’s fate
Vision no longer blind
Finding light’s genuine code
Faithful covenant sealed with love
Freedom’s eternal road
Savior’s voice heard from high
Shining through darkness, Heaven’s light
God’s glory seen in face of Christ
Salvation dressed in white
From 2 Corinthians 4:6: “For it is the God who said, ‘Light will shine out of darkness,’ who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”
The unexpected, hopeful circumstances that show up in our darkest moments are not accidents but precious assurance builders from the Lord.
From Judges 7:15: “When Gideon heard the telling of the dream and its interpretation, he worshiped, and he returned to the camp of Israel and said, ‘Get up, for the Lord has given the army of Midian into your hand.'”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
The Christian life is a life that consists of following Jesus.
From Matthew 26:24-25: “Then Jesus told His disciples, ‘If any wish to come after Me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for My sake will find it.'”
Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer. Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers. This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.
The battle of the tongue is won not in the mouth, but in the heart.
From James 1:19-20: “You must understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger, for human anger does not produce God’s righteousness.”
Annie Chapman is an American Christian author and musician.
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