Come Close to Him "And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory and the two men that stood with him." (Luke 9:29, 32). "Now, therefore, … Continue reading

IS THERE ANYTHING TO HARD FOR GOD?

HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.?" (Genesis 18:14). Here is God's loving challenge to you and to me today. He wants us to think of the deepest, highest, worthiest … Continue reading IS THERE ANYTHING TO HARD FOR GOD?

ARE YOU THE CAPTIVE?

HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God. In the fifth day of the month, which was … Continue reading ARE YOU THE CAPTIVE?

RUNNING WITH PATIENCE

HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us," (Hebrews 12:1). O run with patience is a … Continue reading RUNNING WITH PATIENCE

AN HOUR IN THE GARDEN WITH HIM

HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone." (Matthew 14:23). The man Christ Jesus felt the need of perfect solitude--Himself alone, entirely by Himself, alone with Himself. We know how much … Continue reading AN HOUR IN THE GARDEN WITH HIM

THE EXPENSE OF BROKEN THINGS

HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div       "When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves." (Job 41:25). God uses most for His glory those people and things which are most perfectly broken. The sacrifices He accepts are broken and contrite hearts. It was the breaking down of Jacob's natural … Continue reading THE EXPENSE OF BROKEN THINGS

WE LIVE BY DYING

HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;" (2 Corinthians 6:9). I've seen a bed of asters last summer, that spread across my neighbour's garden. Oh, how gaily they bloomed. They were planted late. On the sides were yet fresh blossoming … Continue reading WE LIVE BY DYING

VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-four)

VIRTUE 18 GALLANTRY So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. —Isaiah 41:10 For I am the LOVE your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-four)

VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-three)

Virtue 17: Purity LOVE, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman, … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-three)

MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD

Melchizedek Priesthood   Through the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood, Church leaders guide the Church and direct the preaching of the gospel throughout the world. In the ordinances of the Melchizedek Priesthood, “the power of godliness is manifest”. This greater priesthood was given to Adam and has been on the earth whenever the Lord has … Continue reading MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD