Archive for August 15, 2012

Thought for the morning of Thu August 16, 2012

God’s glory is the result of his nature and acts. He is glorious in his character, for there is such a store of everything that is holy, and good, and lovely in God, that he must be glorious. The actions which flow from his character are also glorious; but while he intends that they should manifest to his creatures his goodness, and mercy, and justice, he is equally concerned that the glory associated with them should be given only to himself. Nor is there aught in ourselves in which we may glory; for who maketh us to differ from another? More >

Thought for the morning of Thu April 28, 2011

Whatever your especial need may be, you may readily find some promise in the Bible suited to it. Are you faint and feeble because your way is rough and you are weary? Here is the promise-”He giveth power to the faint.” When you read such a promise, take it back to the great Promiser, and ask him to fulfil his own word. Are you seeking after Christ, and thirsting for closer communion with him? This promise shines like a star upon you-”Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.” Take that promise to the More >

Dressed For The Occasion

In Matthew 22:11-12, Jesus describes the king’s reaction, “But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw a man there who did not have on a wedding garment. So he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless.”

Have you ever seen the most beautiful picture completely ruined by someone who was not dressed for the occasion? Imagine if that was your wedding, anniversary, or birthday picture. You wouldn’t want the person in the picture. Many people try to bring their good works to God. God sees it More >