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Thought for the morning of Fri February 18, 2011

Perhaps, O tried soul, the Lord is doing this to develop thy graces. There are some of thy graces which would never be discovered if it were not for thy trials. Dost thou not know that thy faith never looks so grand in summer weather as it does in winter? Love is too often like a glow-worm, showing but little light except it be in the midst of surrounding darkness. Hope itself is like a star-not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity. Afflictions are often the black foils More >

Abraham/Joseph Week 9 Day 1

As we continue the saga with Joseph, read Genesis 42:1 – 43:14

I want us to think about Joseph’s brothers today.  We are allowed by God to watch the transformation of these men.  And they are a tough lot!  Just to recount a little that we know about them …           * Simeon and Levi led a slaughter of an entire city because of the violation of their sister, Dinah (Genesis 34)           *  All 10 brothers conspired to kill their brother Joseph … relenting only when Reuben protested a little to the plan.  So they changed plans and ‘just’ sold him More >

Abraham/Joseph Week 9 Day 3

Read Genesis 45:16 – 47:31

I can only imagine the emotion of this scene of meeting.  Can you see Jacob and Joseph scrutinizing each other’s faces?  The embraces … the tears … the incredulity.  Amazing …

I want to focus on the scene when Joseph takes Jacob into the presence of Pharaoh.  Just imagine it.  There is the splendor of the palace of Pharaoh.  This is the wealthiest country in the world at the time.  The Pharaohs were surrounded by servants.  Their cups were made of alabaster.  Chairs were made of gold.  The elegance and splendor had to have been staggering.  Also, More >

Thought for the morning of Sun November 20, 2011

Observe how positively the prophet speaks. He doth not say, “I hope, I trust, I sometimes think, that God hath pleaded the causes of my soul”; but he speaks of it as a matter of fact not to be disputed. “Thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul.” Let us, by the aid of the gracious Comforter, shake off those doubts and fears which so much mar our peace and comfort. Be this our prayer, that we may have done with the harsh croaking voice of surmise and suspicion, and may be able to speak with the clear, melodious voice More >