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Scripture Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, — Colossians 2:6 (ESV) Devotional If we have received Christ himself in our inmost hearts, our new life will manifest its intimate acquaintance with him by a walk of faith in him. Walking implies action. Our religion is not to be confined … Read more
Scripture and wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says, Where is my guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ — Mark 14:14 (ESV) Devotional Jerusalem at the time of the passover was one great inn; each householder had invited his own friends, but no one … Read more
Scripture Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, — Colossians 2:6 (ESV) Devotional The life of faith is represented as receiving–an act which implies the very opposite of anything like merit. It is simply the acceptance of a gift. As the earth drinks in the rain, as the sea receives … Read more
Scripture But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” — Acts 1:8 (ESV) Devotional In order to learn how to discharge your duty as a witness for Christ, look … Read more
Scripture Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me. — Isaiah 49:16 (ESV) Devotional No doubt a part of the wonder which is concentrated in the word “Behold,” is excited by the unbelieving lamentation of the preceding sentence. Zion said, “The Lord hath forsaken me, and … Read more
Scripture saying, “This is the blood of the covenant that God commanded for you.” — Hebrews 9:20 (ESV) Devotional There is a strange power about the very name of blood, and the sight of it is always affecting. A kind heart cannot bear to see a sparrow bleed, and unless familiarized by use, turns away … Read more
Scripture For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. — Isaiah 44:3 (ESV) Devotional When a believer has fallen into a low, sad state of feeling, he often tries to lift himself out of … Read more
Scripture Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! — Psalm 100:4 (ESV) Devotional Our Lord would have all his people rich in high and happy thoughts concerning his blessed person. Jesus is not content that his brethren should think meanly of him; it is his … Read more
Scripture No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, declares the LORD. — Isaiah 54:17 (ESV) Devotional This day is notable in English history for two great … Read more
Scripture For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light. — Psalm 36:9 (ESV) Devotional No lips can tell the love of Christ to the heart till Jesus himself shall speak within. Descriptions all fall flat and tame unless the Holy Ghost fills them with life and power; till … Read more
