Gems worth pondering
March 16
"Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions. Others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonments."
(Hebrews 11:36)
Faith enables God's children to accomplish what may seem impossible. In this portion, we read that some did great things, while others endured great things. For both it was tier faith in God that allowed them to take one more step toward eventual victory. What will you put your faith in today, and where will it take you? (Saju Mathew)
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"Behold My servant, whom I uphold." (Isaiah 42:1)
In a world rife with sound bytes and instant images, we need to teach ourselves to behold, to meditate, to appreciate. The wonders of our Saviour are not discerned in a moment, nor appreciated with a glance. Worship of God does not pour out of a packet marked "just add water." Worship is a precious gift - made valuable by the time invested in its creation. Worship bathes the object of its focus in absolute love and appreciation. Motivation must be strong to engender such emotion. Does he motivate us so? He can, if we take the time to behold and meditate on Him. The Father holds Him up to us and commands us to behold. Do we? (S. McEachern)
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March 17
"In Thy light shall we see light." (Psalm 36:9)
"Christ is all, and in all." (Colossians 3:11)
- Christ's yesterday was the accomplishment of redemption.
- His tomorrow is the having His church with Himself in glory.
- But He is a living Christ for today.
Christ cannot light a single spark in the heart of an individual, without that little tiny spark being for God. He gives the light, and has ordained that every ray of it is to reflect something for God. (Gleanings of G.V. Wigram)
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