Gems for the Week
April 15 - 18
"But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses
are as filthy rags." (Isaiah 64:6)
I have to take God's side against myself, and to refuse myself once and for ever in God's presence. (E.P. Corrin)
N.J. Hiebert # 2947
"After the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. And it was so, when Elijah heard it . . . there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here?" (1 Kings 19:12,13)
- Words that soak into your ears are whispered, not yelled.
- You cannot unsay a cruel word.
- Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
(A "Collection of Wise Sayings" - Submitted by RK)
N.J. Hiebert # 2948
"Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice." (Philippians 4:4)
Christians should not be a glum lot. When we groan and complain about the weather, our health, the inflation rate, the lack of jobs, the present government and world conditions, the world is not impressed. Unbelievers are looking for hope, not doom. Does not Christ's presence with you, God's people around you, and eternal glory ahead of you, give you joy? Paul says, "Rejoice!" (Selected)
N.J. Hiebert # 2949
"If Thou hadst been here, my brother had not died." (John 11:32)
Martha and Mary had sent a hurry call to Jesus, "He whom Thou lovest is sick." (John 11:3) Instead of rushing to Bethany, our Lord abode two days where He was. Have you felt like complaining when God did not come speedily to your help in time of need? "If Thou hadst been here, this wouldn't have happened." But if Jesus had hurried to Bethany, He would only have healed Lazarus. By waiting, He raised him from the dead! God's delay may bring a greater miracle than if He had answered our first prayer. Accept God's slow response. He is always on time - HIS time. (Vance Havener - All the Days)
N.J. Hiebert # 2950
