If Christ had not loved me with a love as deep as hell, and as strong as death, He would have turned from me long ago.
Charles Spurgeon
“I have learned now that while those who speak about one’s miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more.” -
C.S. Lewis
Keep me solemn, devout, faithful, resting on free grace for assistance, acceptance, and peace of conscience.
—Valley of Vision, Prayer: Backsliding, Pg. 157
"Adversity often strengthens bonds of fellowship." -
Lynette G. Clark.
I never had the experience of looking for God. It was the other way around; He was the Hunter and I was the deer.
C.S Lewis
"I have a great need for Christ. I have a great Christ for my need." —
Charles Spurgeon
"A vision of God is the end of boasting." —
Charles Spurgeon
You will know God heard your prayer, not because your problem has been solved. You know God has heard your prayer because of the peace He gives you.
Don't only do well outwardly, but give your hearts to God and Christ.
Everyone says they want community and friendship, but when that means accountability or commitment people run the other way.
"Christ saves his people, not in their sins, but from them." —
Charles Spurgeon4
“Jesus said our souls are more valuable than all the rest of the world put together.”
Herod sent 16 soldiers to guard Peter. God sent 1 angel to free Peter. No power of man can thwart God’s plans.
English revivalist George Whitefield wrote in a letter: 'I am no friend to sinless perfection. I believe the existence (though not the dominion) of sin remains in the hearts of the greatest believers.'
There are times when the soul is too big to speak; when God fills it as it were, and overshadows it with his presence so that it can only fall down, worship, adore, and lie in the dust before the Lord.
George Whitefield
Christ's life, death, resurrection, and return are the central theme of all of history. All of humankind's stories must therefore be viewed within that framework.
'The name Jehovah carries majesty in it: the name Father carries mercy in it.' —
Thomas Watson
“Ask God to help you see the world the way He sees it.”
John Knox after Vaensoun woodcut published 1581. Earliest known woodcut of him. One man standing before Knox's open grave said, "Here lies a man who neither flattered nor feared any flesh." A Presbyterian with a Sword.
We can have great certainty concerning the fulfillment of God's promises because grace and faith are the foundation of our assurance. "Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace so that the promise might be sure to all the seed."Grace is the heavenly resource behind all of God's promises. Faith is the simple means of accessing that grace.
When the Lord comes into our lives He cleans us up. We don't stay the same. The true sign and wonder of a Christ-centered life are right-living.
Through the promises of God, all who believe can experience spiritual rest. Initially, those who believe enjoy rest from the guilt and condemnation of sin. Additionally, those whose faith embraces other promises from God can enjoy rest from carnal striving and worldly indulgence.
When I look at myself, I do not see how I can be saved, but when I look at Christ, I do not see how I can be lost.
~Martin Luther~
The Lord is near. No matter what is going on in your life right now, He is present. So close. He will never leave your side. Are you listening for His quiet whisper? Are you watching for His goodness and kindness?
Do not let your heart be troubled. God is with you no matter what is going on in your life today. He’s here to calm your nerves and settle your heart. He’s here if you’re afraid. He’s with you.
One of the best things we can do when we are suffering is to help someone else. Maybe that doesn’t seem to make sense. But it actually makes all the sense in the world. It can be very easy to have a pity party, to draw back into our little cocoons and isolate ourselves from everyone else. But if we will go out and help other people, we will find comfort as we are distributing it.
The only reason that men and women can be saved is the fact that God has put eternity in our hearts!
~A.W. Tozer~
God’s plan of salvation is seen in the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. God has put eternity in our hearts. When a person finds salvation through Christ, a void is filled in their hearts; and they become part of the bigger picture in the scope of God’s eternal plan.
7 reasons Christ deserves your very best:
1. He created you
2. He lived for you
3. He died for You
4. He rose for you
5. He intercedes for you
6. He is coming back for you
And the last one is a good enough reason all by itself…
7. He is God
“The pause between thoughts and words is wisdom.” ~
Yugesh Mandvikar
"Absolute power cannot be in better hands than in those of the God of love." —
Charles Spurgeon
The suffering that you have now is just the black velvet upon which the diamond of God's glory is going to be revealed.
Charles Spurgeon
"Pride cannot live beneath the cross." —
Charles Spurgeon
Moses: “I can’t speak.”
Job: “I have no peace.”
David: “I am a worm.”
Isaiah: “I am a man of unclean lips.”
Elijah: “I have had enough, Lord.”
Paul: “I am the chief of sinners.”
In our inadequacy, God is always adequate!
"O, my soul! you ought to make the cross of Jesus Christ your highest knowledge, your greatest glory, your constant occupation." -
Daniel Superville.
Sin disquiets the peace of the soul. Whatever defiles, disturbs. -
Thomas Watson
He who counts the stars and calls them by name is in no danger of forgetting his own children.
Charles Spurgeon
An eternity of good works will never achieve the perfect righteousness God requires, and Jesus freely offers to all who believe.
"No power can stop the flood of divine grace." —
Charles Spurgeon
"His love in time past Forbids me to think He'll leave me at last In trouble to sink." -
John Newton
I do not believe there is a spot where peace can be found except under the shadow of the cross. The billows may come surging and rolling up against us, but if we find refuge and shelter under the cross of Jesus Christ we have peace.
D.L. Moody
Every hour of every day, God is richly blessing us; both when we sleep and when we wake His mercy waits upon us.
Charles Spurgeon
The most fundamental mark of righteousness is standing out from a sinful society.
Martyn Lloyd-Jones
"Holy souls love seclusion." -
Matthew Henry.
Anyone can go with the world, but it takes a strong character to go against the current.
D.L. Moody
There is indeed little or nothing of the ceremonial law in all the book of Psalms. Matthew Henry.
댓글