March 1 - 7
"Behold, NOW is the accepted time; behold, NOW is the day of salvation." (2 Corinthians 6:2)
A little girl who intended to be a Christian when she grew older, came home one day bringing a beautiful bouquet of fresh carnations for her sick mother. The nurse spoke of their loveliness, and then said: "We will not take them to mother now; they are too fresh and beautiful: we will wait a few days until they have begun to fade and wither." The little girl was surprised and vexed, and sought an explanation. "Is not this what you are doing to the Saviour?" said the nurse. "Are you not reserving for yourself the freshness and beauty of your young life, and waiting to offer Him the faded blossoms from which all the lovely beauty and fragrance have departed?" The message went home, and another young life was won for the Lord Jesus. (George Henderson - In Pastures Green)
N.J. Hiebert # 2538
"I go to prepare a place for you." (John 14:2)
"To be with Christ; which is far better." (Philippians 1:23)
As to heaven, all is right, ready for us, and happier they that are there than we that are here. The good Lord settle for us the times of our going thither, and keep us while here ready and willing to slip in at any moment. (G.V. Wigram)
N.J. Hiebert # 2539
"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith."
(Hebrews 12:2)
Let me put you a simple question: How many of you have said to-day in your hearts, "The Lord Jesus Christ may be here before the day closes"? (Edward Dennett)
N.J. Hiebert # 2540
"A wise man will hear, and will increase learning;
and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels."
(Proverbs 1:5)
There are no people so hard to teach as those who imagine that they are more advanced than they are. (Selected)
N.J. Hiebert # 2541
"And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God." (Luke 9:43)
It is very humbling to see how amazed they were about this power. They did not wonder at the power of evil. But they ought so to have counted on His power as to have been amazed if the power were not exerted. (J.N.D.)
N.J. Hiebert # 2542
"That I may know HIM, and the power of HIS resurrection,
and the fellowship of HIS sufferings, being made
conformable unto HIS death."
(Philippians 3:10)
Would that we knew our God as He is to be known, for His praise and our comfort! Love delights to be used. Love is wearied with ceremoniousness. . . . The intimacy of faith is according to His grace, and ceremony is but a weariness to Him. (J.G. Bellett)
N.J. Hiebert # 2543
"Whose adorning . . . let it be the hidden man of the heart,
in that which is not corruptible,
even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit,
which is in the sight of God of great price." (1 Peter 3:3,4)
Some of us have been hasty . . . as we learn of Him the hastiness goes back, the impetuosity retires, and we take in that which is of Himself - "meekness and lowliness." (E.P Corrin)
N.J. Hiebert # 2544
