The Word: And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. (Matt 26:39). Prayerful Contemplation: I was terribly appalled when, a few years ago, I watched a program on TV where a famous preacher said it is...
read moreWisdom from A. W. Tozer. The Word: From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him (John 6:66). In our eagerness to make converts I am afraid we have lately been guilty of using the technique of modern salesmanship, which is of course to present only the desirable qualities in a product and ignore the...
read moreThe Word: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known (1 Cor 13:12). Prayerful Contemplation: Part of the reason for many of the world’s problems is the fact that people often refuse to accept that we cannot know all things in this lifetime. And...
read moreThe Word: I have loved thee with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3). Prayerful Contemplation: I find it very difficult to understand or grasp the fact that God does not love me for any reason. The very essence of the word “everlasting” means having no beginning and no end. This means God’s love for me existed...
read moreThe Word: It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness (Lam 3:22-23). Prayerful Contemplation: Today is a brand new day. I get a fresh start. Yesterday’s sin is confessed and forgiven, and should therefore be forgotten. I...
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