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Luke 11:1
Luke 11:1
Another element of prevailing
prayer is faith. "He that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a
rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6. Jesus said to His
disciples, "What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them,
and ye shall have them." Mark 11:24. Do we take Him at His word?
prayer is faith. "He that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a
rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6. Jesus said to His
disciples, "What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them,
and ye shall have them." Mark 11:24. Do we take Him at His word?
The assurance is broad and
unlimited, and He is faithful who has promised. When we do not receive the very things we
asked for, at the time we ask, we are still to believe that the Lord hears and that He
will answer our prayers. We are so erring and short-sighted that we sometimes ask for
things that would not be a blessing to us, and our heavenly Father in love answers our
prayers by giving us that which will be for our highest good--that which we ourselves
would desire if with vision divinely enlightened we could see all things as they really
are. When our prayers seem not to be answered, we are to cling to the promise; for the
time of answering will surely come, and we shall receive the blessing we need most. But to
claim that prayer will always be answered in the very way and for the particular thing
that we desire, is presumption. God is too wise to err, and too good to withhold any good
thing from them that walk uprightly. Then do not fear to trust Him, even though you do not
see the immediate answer to your prayers. Rely upon His sure promise, "Ask, and it
shall be given you."
unlimited, and He is faithful who has promised. When we do not receive the very things we
asked for, at the time we ask, we are still to believe that the Lord hears and that He
will answer our prayers. We are so erring and short-sighted that we sometimes ask for
things that would not be a blessing to us, and our heavenly Father in love answers our
prayers by giving us that which will be for our highest good--that which we ourselves
would desire if with vision divinely enlightened we could see all things as they really
are. When our prayers seem not to be answered, we are to cling to the promise; for the
time of answering will surely come, and we shall receive the blessing we need most. But to
claim that prayer will always be answered in the very way and for the particular thing
that we desire, is presumption. God is too wise to err, and too good to withhold any good
thing from them that walk uprightly. Then do not fear to trust Him, even though you do not
see the immediate answer to your prayers. Rely upon His sure promise, "Ask, and it
shall be given you."
If we take counsel with our
doubts and fears, or try to solve everything that we cannot see clearly, before we have
faith, perplexities will only increase
doubts and fears, or try to solve everything that we cannot see clearly, before we have
faith, perplexities will only increase
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and deepen. But if we come to God, feeling
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Luke 19:10@Jesus says, "Abide in
Me." These words convey the idea of rest, stability, confidence. Again He
invites,"Come unto Me, . . . and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28. The words
of the psalmist express the same thought: "Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for
Him." And Isaiah gives the assurance, "In quietness and in confidence shall be
your strength." Psalm 37:7; Isaiah 30:15. This rest is not found in inactivity; for
in the Saviour's invitation the promise of rest is united with the call to labor:
"Take My yoke upon you: . . . and ye shall find rest." Matthew 11:29. The heart
that rests most fully upon Christ will be most earnest and active in labor for Him.
Me." These words convey the idea of rest, stability, confidence. Again He
invites,"Come unto Me, . . . and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28. The words
of the psalmist express the same thought: "Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for
Him." And Isaiah gives the assurance, "In quietness and in confidence shall be
your strength." Psalm 37:7; Isaiah 30:15. This rest is not found in inactivity; for
in the Saviour's invitation the promise of rest is united with the call to labor:
"Take My yoke upon you: . . . and ye shall find rest." Matthew 11:29. The heart
that rests most fully upon Christ will be most earnest and active in labor for Him.
Sunday, July 5, 2020
No deep-seated love for Jesus
can dwell in the heart that does not realize its own sinfulness. The soul that is
transformed by the grace of Christ will admire His divine character; but if we do not see
our own moral deformity, it is unmistakable evidence that we have not had a view of the
beauty and excellence of Christ.
can dwell in the heart that does not realize its own sinfulness. The soul that is
transformed by the grace of Christ will admire His divine character; but if we do not see
our own moral deformity, it is unmistakable evidence that we have not had a view of the
beauty and excellence of Christ.
The less we see to esteem in
ourselves, the more we shall see to esteem in the infinite purity and loveliness of our
Saviour. A view of our sinfulness drives us to Him who can pardon; and when the soul,
realizing its helplessness, reaches out after Christ, He will reveal Himself in power. The
more our sense of need drives us to Him and to the word of God, the more exalted views we
shall have of His character, and the more fully we shall reflect His image.
ourselves, the more we shall see to esteem in the infinite purity and loveliness of our
Saviour. A view of our sinfulness drives us to Him who can pardon; and when the soul,
realizing its helplessness, reaches out after Christ, He will reveal Himself in power. The
more our sense of need drives us to Him and to the word of God, the more exalted views we
shall have of His character, and the more fully we shall reflect His image.
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
GoogleWe do not earn salvation by
our obedience; for salvation is the free gift of God, to be received by faith. But
obedience is the fruit of faith. "Ye know that He was manifested to take away our
sins; and in Him is no sin. Whosoever abideth in Him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath
not seen Him, neither known Him." 1 John 3:5, 6. Here is the true test. If we abide
in Christ, if the love of God dwells in us, our feelings, our thoughts, our purposes, our
actions, will be in harmony with the will of God as expressed in the precepts of His holy
law. "Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is
righteous, even as He is righteous." 1 John 3:7. Righteousness is defined by the
standard of God's holy law, as expressed in the ten precepts given on Sinai.
our obedience; for salvation is the free gift of God, to be received by faith. But
obedience is the fruit of faith. "Ye know that He was manifested to take away our
sins; and in Him is no sin. Whosoever abideth in Him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath
not seen Him, neither known Him." 1 John 3:5, 6. Here is the true test. If we abide
in Christ, if the love of God dwells in us, our feelings, our thoughts, our purposes, our
actions, will be in harmony with the will of God as expressed in the precepts of His holy
law. "Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is
righteous, even as He is righteous." 1 John 3:7. Righteousness is defined by the
standard of God's holy law, as expressed in the ten precepts given on Sinai.
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
GoogleMany are inquiring, "How
am I to make the surrender of myself to God?" You desire to give yourself to Him, but
you are weak in moral power, in slavery to doubt, and controlled by the habits of your
life of sin. Your promises and resolutions are like ropes of sand. You cannot control your
thoughts, your impulses, your affections. The knowledge of your broken promises and
forfeited pledges weakens your confidence in your own sincerity, and causes you to feel
that God cannot accept you; but you need not despair. What you need to understand is the
true force of the will. This is the governing power in the nature of man, the power of
decision, or of choice. Everything depends on the right action of the will. The power of
choice God has given to men; it is theirs to exercise. You cannot change your heart, you
cannot of yourself give to God its affections; but you can choose to serve Him. You can
give Him your will; He will then work in you to will and to do according to His good
pleasure. Thus your whole nature will be brought under the control of the Spirit of
Christ; your affections will be centered upon Him, your thoughts will be in harmony with
Him.
am I to make the surrender of myself to God?" You desire to give yourself to Him, but
you are weak in moral power, in slavery to doubt, and controlled by the habits of your
life of sin. Your promises and resolutions are like ropes of sand. You cannot control your
thoughts, your impulses, your affections. The knowledge of your broken promises and
forfeited pledges weakens your confidence in your own sincerity, and causes you to feel
that God cannot accept you; but you need not despair. What you need to understand is the
true force of the will. This is the governing power in the nature of man, the power of
decision, or of choice. Everything depends on the right action of the will. The power of
choice God has given to men; it is theirs to exercise. You cannot change your heart, you
cannot of yourself give to God its affections; but you can choose to serve Him. You can
give Him your will; He will then work in you to will and to do according to His good
pleasure. Thus your whole nature will be brought under the control of the Spirit of
Christ; your affections will be centered upon Him, your thoughts will be in harmony with
Him.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Day by DAY
Many are inquiring, "How
am I to make the surrender of myself to God?" You desire to give yourself to Him, but
you are weak in moral power, in slavery to doubt, and controlled by the habits of your
life of sin. Your promises and resolutions are like ropes of sand. You cannot control your
thoughts, your impulses, your affections. The knowledge of your broken promises and
forfeited pledges weakens your confidence in your own sincerity, and causes you to feel
that God cannot accept you; but you need not despair. What you need to understand is the
true force of the will. This is the governing power in the nature of man, the power of
decision, or of choice. Everything depends on the right action of the will. The power of
choice God has given to men; it is theirs to exercise. You cannot change your heart, you
cannot of yourself give to God its affections; but you can choose to serve Him. You can
give Him your will; He will then work in you to will and to do according to His good
pleasure. Thus your whole nature will be brought under the control of the Spirit of
Christ; your affections will be centered upon Him, your thoughts will be in harmony with
Him.
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