HINDRANCES TO PRAYER "That your prayers be not hindered" (1Pe_3:7) There is surely something wrong when we sow much in prayer and bring in little reward. That your prayers be not hindered, see that ye- I. Love the Lord. "Delight thyself also in the Lord, and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart" … Continue reading “0158. HINDRANCES TO PRAYER”
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0155. WALK WORTHY OF THE LORD
WALK WORTHY OF THE LORD "Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes, and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep Thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Make me to go in the path of Thy commandments; for therein do I delight. … Continue reading “0155. WALK WORTHY OF THE LORD”
0156. FOR CHRIST’S SAKE
FOR CHRIST’S SAKE Our prayers usually end with these words, "For Christ’s sake." We desire that God should look upon the face of His Beloved Son, and deal with us according to the merit of our Suffering Substitute. But this is only one side of this great truth God also desires us to look upon … Continue reading “0156. FOR CHRIST’S SAKE”
0152. OUR CITIZENSHIP.
OUR CITIZENSHIP. A citizen is one entitled to all the privileges of a city, and who trades with the goods of that city for his own benefit and that of his fellow-men. "Our citizenship is in Heaven." Are we claiming all the privileges of the heavenly city? Are we trading with the things which belong … Continue reading “0152. OUR CITIZENSHIP.”
0153. THE LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL.
THE LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL. When the sun shines in at our window it does not light only that part which is directly accessible to its rays, but every part of the room is illumined, and everything in it is manifested by the light. When the word of the Gospel of Christ is believed it … Continue reading “0153. THE LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL.”
0154. THE CHURCH, WHICH IS HIS BODY
THE CHURCH, WHICH IS HIS BODY Eph_1:22-23 This is a simple statement, but it reveals a wondrous mystery. The Church is the body of Christ. How precious and beautiful is the thought that every believer-every truly converted soul-is a living member of the living mystical Body of Christ, and precious to Him as the apple … Continue reading “0154. THE CHURCH, WHICH IS HIS BODY”
0150. ENCOURAGEMENT TO PRAYER.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO PRAYER. Psa_50:15. 1. The Time, "Day of trouble. " 2. The Counsel, "Call upon Me. " 3. The Promise, "I will deliver. " 4. The Result, "Thou shalt glorify Me. " Autor: James Smith
0151. THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. No. 1.-THE WORD OF THE CROSS. "Here-in the ruin of my years-Master, I thank Thee through my tears; Thou sufferedst here, and didst not fail- Thy bleeding feet these paths have trod. But Thou wert strong, and I am frail; and I am man, and Thou art God."-Lytton. … Continue reading “0151. THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.”
0148. THE ABILITY OF GOD IN AND THROUGH HIS PEOPLE.
THE ABILITY OF GOD IN AND THROUGH HIS PEOPLE. "The exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power, which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, far above all" (Eph_1:19-21). … Continue reading “0148. THE ABILITY OF GOD IN AND THROUGH HIS PEOPLE.”
0149. GOD’S QUESTIONS.
GOD’S QUESTIONS. It would appear that from the very beginning it was the manner of Jehovah to impress the thoughts of His heart upon the minds of men by asking them questions. Almost at every great crisis in the history of His ancient people some definite interrogation falls from His lips. What method is better … Continue reading “0149. GOD’S QUESTIONS.”