THE HEART OF COMPASSION

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;" Colossians 3:12 "Put on a heart of compassion," says the wise apostle. Some elect and gracious souls seem, indeed, to have this compassionate heart from the very outset of their lives. … Continue reading THE HEART OF COMPASSION

GREAT FAITH

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel." Luke 7:9 So great faith — I give thanks that the generation of masterful believers is … Continue reading GREAT FAITH

THE WALK OF A DISCIPLE

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all." John 13:10 Every disciple of Christ walks through the hot and dusty ways of this world. I spend my Christian life in hostile … Continue reading THE WALK OF A DISCIPLE

SIGNS FOLLOW THE BELIEVER

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;" Mark 16:17 I fear that I neither expect great things from God — nor attempt great things for Him. I am "altered and worn and weak and full of tears," when I should … Continue reading SIGNS FOLLOW THE BELIEVER

DOING GOD’S WILL

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;" Ephesians 6:6 Let me crave the blessed life of Christ's slave, doing the will of God from the heart. Here is the strenuous activity which should mark my history. I must DO God's will … Continue reading DOING GOD’S WILL

THE CALL TO GO

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me." Isaiah 6:8 There was a transforming vision behind Isaiah's vow. He had seen the majesty of God. He had seen the filthiness of his own … Continue reading THE CALL TO GO

GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE (John the Baptist)

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div JOHN THE BAPTIST Jesus said about John that among men born of women (that would include everyone by the way!) there was none greater than John (Matthew 11:11).  This was “the one about whom it is written: “‘I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way … Continue reading GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE (John the Baptist)

GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE (Abraham the Faithful)

ABRAHAM THE FAITHFUL Who was more faithful than Abraham?  He was willing to sacrifice his own son in order to be obedient to God.  This was the son of promise too and so how hard this must have been.  He also left his own city-nation in Ur, leaving the rest of his family, his friends, … Continue reading GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE (Abraham the Faithful)

GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE (Paul the Evangelist and Apostle)

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div PAUL THE EVANGELIST AND APOSTLE Who went through more pain and suffering in this life for Christ than Paul?   I can’t think of anyone who suffered more for Jesus’ sake than Paul did.  Listen to what he endured in 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 “with far greater labours, far more imprisonments, with … Continue reading GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE (Paul the Evangelist and Apostle)