HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." John 1:29 What sorrow, what sweetness, what glory — encircle the head of the Lamb of God! 1. He is the Lamb of Sacrifice. "His blood so … Continue reading THE LAMB OF GOD
Month: July 2023
ONCE UPON A TIME
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:" Ephesians 2:12 I once was Christless. I had heard of Jesus with the hearing of the ear, but I did … Continue reading ONCE UPON A TIME
THOSE WHO DO NOT SEE HIM
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand: also they saw God, and did eat and drink." Exodus 24:11 There are many who do not see God — and yet eat and drink. They pass through their daily life, enjoying without intermission the good and … Continue reading THOSE WHO DO NOT SEE HIM
PRAY ALWAYS
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" Luke 18:1 Always — it was the Master's word. Always, morning and noon and night, Christians ought to pray and not faint. It is the only word which befits one . … Continue reading PRAY ALWAYS
OUR HEAVENLY FATHER
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?’ Matthew 7:11 Earthly parents give when asked and respond to the crying of their children. The encouragement to … Continue reading OUR HEAVENLY FATHER
THE FATHER’S LOVE
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him." Luke 15:28 May God deliver me from the religion of the older brother! It is outward. It renders external service, while the heart within is unforgiven. "Holy intention," says Bishop Ollivierre of the saintly … Continue reading THE FATHER’S LOVE
KNEELING IN PRAYER
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down and prayed with them all." Acts 20:36 On the shore at Miletus, Paul kneeled down and prayed with the elders of the Ephesian Church. God answered his prayer exceeding abundantly. Church history tells us that John spent the closing years of his … Continue reading KNEELING IN PRAYER
LIFE AFTER DEATH
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit." John 12:24 Out in the fields, Christ finds for me the pattern of the highest consecration. Except a kernel of wheat … Continue reading LIFE AFTER DEATH
GIFTS VS TEMPTATION
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people." Matthew 26:47 Strange that there should be a Judas among the twelve chosen friends of Jesus! My questioning mind … Continue reading GIFTS VS TEMPTATION
LAYING UP TREASURES
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the Lord? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the Lord." 2 Chronicles 19:2 Even when my heart is right with God, there may … Continue reading LAYING UP TREASURES
