As the pilgrims ascended for worship in Your city, the city of peace, where you and your glory dwells, they longed to encounter You there. We too long to have a fresh encounter with You. We long for the day when the final door will open and we will ascend and pass into your glory … Continue reading A Scripture Prayer based on Psalm 120
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The Significance of Bethlehem
Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see — Bethlehem’s wonder! Every year the Christian takes, in thought, the shepherd’s pilgrimage to Bethlehem. In this district lay the fields of Boaz in which Ruth gleaned. Here the son of Obed was born. David was anointed in Bethlehem. Best of all, in Bethlehem, Christ was … Continue reading The Significance of Bethlehem
The Transcendental Interferer
The coming of Jesus Christ initially disrupts us. It was true for Joseph and Mary… for the wisemen…for the shepherds. C.S. Lewis, in his book Surprised By Joy, explains: “No word in my vocabulary expressed deeper hatred than the word interference. And the Bible placed at the center what seemed to me a Transcendental Interferer” … Continue reading The Transcendental Interferer
Taking Time to Treasure God’s Truth
"Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart" (Luke 2:19). The truths of Christ are worth keeping; and the way to keep them safe is to ponder them. Meditation is the best help to memory. The truth will never disclose its inmost sweetness to us, nor take such a solid grip of … Continue reading Taking Time to Treasure God’s Truth
The Blessed Hope of Eternal Life in Christ
Put in story form that a child can understand: Then Aslan turned to them and said: “You do not yet look as happy as I mean you to be.” Lucy said, “we’re so afraid of being sent away, Aslan.” "No fear of that,” said Aslan. “Have you not guessed?” Their hearts leaped and a wild … Continue reading The Blessed Hope of Eternal Life in Christ
A Prayer: Let Us Get Home Before Dark
Father of spirits, looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith,we lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,that we may run with perseverance the race that is set before us. Few, they tell us, finish well… Lord, let us get home before dark. Before the darkness of staining your … Continue reading A Prayer: Let Us Get Home Before Dark
You are Beloved of the Lord
Believer, stop here, and think awhile. Is it a small thing in your eyes to be beloved of God; to be the son, the spouse, the love, and the delight of the King of glory? Christian, believe this, and think on it. You shall be eternally embraced in the arms of that love which was … Continue reading You are Beloved of the Lord
The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy
"She brought forth... she wrapped Him in swaddling clothes" (Luke 2:7). It is indeed very beautiful, but oh the pity of it, the tragedy of it, the loneliness of it, that in that hour of all hours, when womanhood should be surrounded by the tenderest care, she is alone. G. Campbell Morgan Let us marvel … Continue reading The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy
A Treasured Prayer from My Grandfather-in-Law
Years ago, my grandfather-in-law, Pete Austin, gave me this prayer/poem from Henry van Dyke that he cherished and memorized. I came across it today in my studies. It encouraged and challenged my heart again and I hope it will do the same for you: "These are the gifts I ask Of thee, Spirit serene: Strength … Continue reading A Treasured Prayer from My Grandfather-in-Law
The Antidote for Anxious, Fearful Hearts
In corporate worship, we invest time in prayer. We do this because God commands us to seek Him in prayer. Prayer also serves as one of the main ways that we exercise our faith in His promises as well as an antidote for our anxious hearts (Luke 18:1; Philippians 4:6-7). Prayer is hard work and … Continue reading The Antidote for Anxious, Fearful Hearts
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