Author: Administrador

A man’s readiness and commitment are not enough if he does not enjoy help from above as well; equally help from above is no benefit to us unless there is also commitment and readiness on our part. Thus I entreat you neither to entrust everything to God and then fall asleep, nor to think, when … Continue reading “TRUST
AND WORK”

Vain is the man who puts his trust in men, in created things. Thomas à Kempis

God always causes me to triumph in Christ Jesus. The Bible, 2 Corinthians 2:14 kjv As conquerors of old in their solemn triumphs used to lead their captives fettered with iron chains, so Christ having spoiled principalities and powers, made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them… . It is certain that Christ fought … Continue reading “TRIUMPH”

See also: Adversity; Difficulties; Trials Man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. The Bible, Job 5:7 kjv Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. The Bible, Job 14:1 kjv God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The Bible, Psalm … Continue reading “TROUBLE”

Prayer and pains, through faith in Jesus Christ will do anything. John Elliot

The sign that the Holy Spirit is in us is that we realize that we are empty, not that we are full. We have a sense of absolute need. We come across people who try us, circumstances that are difficult, conditions that are perplexing, and all these things awaken a dumb sense of need, which … Continue reading “TRIALS
AND THE HOLY SPIRIT”

See: Adversity; Affliction; Burdens; Difficulties; Hardships; Suffering; Trials

Truth to Christ cannot be treason to Caesar. Samuel Rutherford

Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. The Bible, Matthew 2:18 kjv

When we are unable to find tranquillity within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere. Francois La Rochefoucauld Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame. Thomas a Kempis