Latest Gems
October 25 - 27
"But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and show kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me." (Genesis 40:14)
Here we have a threefold request of Joseph - a man who is a wonderful illustration of the Lord. Surely the Lord would have us fulfill these requests for Him as well. Do we think upon Him daily and show kindness in His Name to those we meet? Do we mention Him to others? The butler forgot Joseph for two long years. May we never forget the One who died for us (John M. Clegg)
N.J. Hiebert # 2776
"Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth." (1 Peter 2:22)
He did ever those things that pleased God. From the manger of Bethlehem to the cross of Calvary His whole life was in perfect accordance with the will of God. He lived but to glorify God. His every thought, His every word, His every look, His every movement, emitted an odor of ineffable sweetness which ascended to the throne and refreshed the heart of God. Again and again the heavens were opened upon this blessed One; and the voice of the eternal Father bore witness to Him in such accents as these: "This is my beloved Son, in whom I an well pleased." (C.H. Mackintosh)
N.J. Hiebert # 2777
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do,
do all to the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31)
If only we are self-emptied, our every act may emit a sweet odor to God. The smallest as well as the greatest services may, by the power of the Holy Ghost, present the fragrance of Christ. The paying of a visit, the writing of a letter, the public ministry of the Word, the giving a cup of cold water to a disciple, giving to the poor, yea, the commonplace acts of eating and drinking - all may emit the sweet perfume of the name and grace of Jesus. (Extract)
N.J. Hiebert # 2778
