THE FACE OF AN ANGEL "And looking stedfastly on Stephen, saw his face, as it had been the face of an angel" (Act_6:15). There are but few angel faces to be seen in this selfish, sin-distorted world. The features of the soul not infrequently stamp themselves upon the countenance. If the angelic image of Jesus … Continue reading “0718. THE FACE OF AN ANGEL”
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0719. PRAYER AND HUNGER
PRAYER AND HUNGER "Peter went up to pray, and he became very hungry" (Act_10:9-10). Prayer is a healthy exercise. There are many who know nothing of real soul-hunger, because they spend so little time in prayer. Lack of prayer is one of the most fruitful causes of spiritual dyspepsia. Much prayer creates much hunger for … Continue reading “0719. PRAYER AND HUNGER”
0716. THE WORD AND THE HAND
THE WORD AND THE HAND "Now Lord, grant unto Thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak Thy Word, by stretching forth Thine hand to heal" (Act_4:29-30). Great boldness is needed to preach God’s Word. There are so many who are ready to threaten when His Word is courageously spoken. But after all something … Continue reading “0716. THE WORD AND THE HAND”
0717. THE SHADOW OF PETER
THE SHADOW OF PETER "They brought forth the sick into the streets, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow them" (Act_5:15). Every shadow was not the shadow of Peter. It took two things to make Peter’s shadow-light and his own presence. Wherever Peter went walking in the light he carried with … Continue reading “0717. THE SHADOW OF PETER”
0714. FAITH AND SIGHT
FAITH AND SIGHT "He who pinneth faith to bodily sight, to the earthly and visible, doth himself expose it to change, since all things visible are temporal, and only the invisible is eternal" (2Co_4:18).-Gerlach. Autor: James Smith
0715. SEED AND BREAD
SEED AND BREAD "For as the rain cometh down from Heaven., that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall My Word be that goeth forth out of My mouth" (Isa_55:10-11). The seed is the word, and the Word of God is the incorruptible seed. As the rain comes … Continue reading “0715. SEED AND BREAD”
0712. CONDITIONS OF FELLOWSHIP
CONDITIONS OF FELLOWSHIP Luk_24:29 1. Consideration, "The day is far spent." 2. Invitation, .. "Abide with us." 3. Importunity, "They Constrained Him." 4. Result, .. "He went in to tarry with them." Autor: James Smith
0713. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Isa_53:6 1. Whom? "Seek ye the Lord." 2. Why? "Because He is near." 3. When? "While He may be found." 4. How? "Seek..call." Who? "Ye." Autor: James Smith
0710. PARDON AND FORGIVENESS.
PARDON AND FORGIVENESS. Our English word Pardon is never found in the New Testament. In its place is its equivalent, the word Forgiveness. This is in perfect harmony with one of the chief messages of the New Testament. Pardon is the act of a Sovereign; Forgiveness is the act of the Father. The Fatherhood of … Continue reading “0710. PARDON AND FORGIVENESS.”
0711. FAITH
FAITH 1. The Ear of Faith, 1Ki_18:41 2. The Eye of Faith, 2Ki_6:17. 3. The Feet of Faith, Gen_5:24. 4. The Hand of Faith, Act_3:7. 5. The Heart of Faith, Rom_10:10. Autor: James Smith