Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so, might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 5:21 Asian bondage. But they sighed and groaned by reason of the bondage, and their cry came up unto God. He had respect unto his covenant, and looked upon … Continue reading MY SPIRIT LONGS FOR THEE
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DYING FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE
Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div The LORD's anger burned against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God (1 Chronicles 13:10). A business friend of mine confessed that he did not like to read. He found it a difficult discipline. I replied "If … Continue reading DYING FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE
GOD’S OATH CANNOT FAIL
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:—Hebrews 6:18. It is the glory of the gospel that it reveals glad tidings to hopeless sinners. It finds nothing in us … Continue reading GOD’S OATH CANNOT FAIL
I AM A CHRISTIAN
Beautiful Poem by Maya Angelou When I say that 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting that 'I am clean living. I'm whispering 'I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.' When I say 'I am a Christian', I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ … Continue reading I AM A CHRISTIAN
GOD OFTEN CALLS US TO GIVE UP OUR RIGHTS
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. —Philippians 4:5 The very test of consecration is our willingness not only to surrender the things that are wrong but to surrender our rights, to be willing to be subject. When God begins to subdue a soul, he often requires us to … Continue reading GOD OFTEN CALLS US TO GIVE UP OUR RIGHTS
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY?
WHAT DO YOU TELL YOURSELF EVERY MORNING AS YOU START THE DAY? ● Moses would say, "Lord, if You don't go with us or before us, we are not going anywhere." ● Abraham would say, "The Lord will provide." ● Jacob would say, "I won't let go of You unless You bless me." ● Joshua … Continue reading WHAT WOULD YOU SAY?
OBEDIENCE BRINGS BLESSINGS
And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless, at thy word, I will let down the net. —Luke 5:5. Oh, what a blessed formula for us! This path of mine is dark, mysterious, perplexing; nevertheless, at your word, I will go forward. This trial of mine … Continue reading OBEDIENCE BRINGS BLESSINGS
LEAVE EVERYTHING WITH THE LORD
Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.—Psalm 37:5. We shall find it impossible to commit our way unto the Lord unless it is a way that He approves. For it is only by faith that a man can commit his way unto the Lord; and if … Continue reading LEAVE EVERYTHING WITH THE LORD
LET NOTHING ROB US OF PRAYER
Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes. 146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. 147 I prevented the dawning of the morning and cried: I hoped in thy word. 148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate on … Continue reading LET NOTHING ROB US OF PRAYER
DON’T BE SURPRISED BY DARK TIMES
And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, a horror of great darkness fell upon him. —Genesis 15:12. There is something very gloomy and awful in what is called “a total eclipse of the sun.” When the earth is darkened, creation puts on a melancholy aspect and seems … Continue reading DON’T BE SURPRISED BY DARK TIMES
THE MYSTICAL COURT 