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T. Austin-Sparks

Called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)

The chosen vessel becomes the instrument of a Divine wisdom which surprises the vessel itself. Sooner or later that chosen vessel is full of one question: "Why did God choose me? Why did He call me to this work? He ought to have chosen anyone but me! I am the most unsuited for this kind of life and this ...

Bible Verses: Romans 8:28Jeremiah 1:6

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William MacDonald

In a society like ours,, and with a corrupt old nature like ours, we are constantly faced with problems of ethics that test the sincerity of our commitment to Christian principles.

The student, for instance, is tempted to cheat on his exams. If all diplomas earned dishonestly were returned, the schools and colleges would scarcely contain them.

The taxpayer is forever tempted to understate his income, overstate his expenses or withhold some pertinent information...

Bible Verses: Acts 24:16

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Charles Spurgeon

No limit is set to the duration of this promise. It does not merely say, "I will not cast out a sinner at his first coming," but, "I will in no wise cast out. " The original reads, "I will not, not cast out," or "I will never, never cast out. " The text means, that Christ will not at first reject a believer; and that as he will not do it at first, so he will not to the last.

But suppose the believer sins after coming? "If any man sin we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ...

Bible Verses: John 6:37

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Selwyn Hughes

For Reading and Meditation:     Matthew 5:1-11

Today we begin a study of one of the most powerful and profound passages in Scripture - the Beatitudes. They form the first part of the Lord's teaching in what is known as the Sermon on the Mount and were addressed to His disciples. My hope is that our study of the Beatitudes will have a great impact on our spiritual...

Bible Verses: Matthew 5:1-11Luke 6:20-38Psalms 32:1-2Psalms 41:1

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Samuel Bagster

Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected … I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.§ We all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a...

Bible Verses: Genesis 17:1Philippians 3:12Philippians 3:13Philippians 3:14Genesis 5:242 Peter 3:182 Corinthians 3:18John 17:1John 17:15John 17:23

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Charles Spurgeon

It has been thought by some that as long as Peter lived, the fountain of his tears began to flow whenever he remembered his denying his Lord. It is not unlikely that it was so, (for his sin was very great, and grace in him had afterwards a perfect work. This same experience is common to all the redeemed family according to the degree in which the Spirit of God has removed the natural heart of stone. We, like Peter, remember our boastful promise: "Though all men shall forsake thee, yet will...

Bible Verses: Mark 14:72

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Miles Stanford

Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts" (1 Pet. 3:15).

Many sincere believers are apt to put up an insincere front in order to "protect the Gospel," so as not to "let the Lord down." But He will increase, if we but decrease. There is nothing like being nothing!

"It is true that...

Bible Verses: 1 Peter 3:15Philippians 3:32 Corinthians 12:6

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A.W. Tozer

If Christianity is to receive a rejuvenation, it must be by other means than any now being used. If the Church in the second half of this century is to recover from the injuries she suffered in the first half, there must appear a new type of preacher. The proper, ruler-of-the-synagogue type will never do. Neither will the priestly type of man who carries out his duties, takes his pay and asks no questions, nor the smooth-talking pastoral type who knows how to make the Christian religion...

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Charles Spurgeon

"The LORD God is my strength, and He will make my feet like hind's feet, and He will make me to walk upon mine high places." Habakkuk 3:19

This confidence of the man of God is tantamount to a promise, for that which faith is persuaded of is the purpose of God. The prophet had to traverse the deep places of poverty and famine, but he went down hill without slipping, for the LORD gave him standing. By and by he was called to the...

Bible Verses: Habakkuk 3:19

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A.W. Tozer

It will take more than talk and prayer to bring revival. There must be a return to the Lord in practice before our prayers will be heard in heaven. We dare not continue to trouble God's way if we want Him to bless ours. Joshua sent his army up to conquer Ai, only to see them hurled back with bloody losses. He threw himself to the ground on his face before the Ark and complained to the Lord. The LORD said to Joshua, "Stand up! What are you doing down on your face" Israel has sinned; they have...

Bible Verses: Joshua 7:10-12

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James Smith

JEHOVAH glories in His grace. It is His riches, His wealth. All its riches is intended for us, to be expended upon us. They are all treasured up in Jesus to be received by us. They are promised and presented to us. They exceed our thoughts, our expectations, our faith, we do not believe that God has provided and promised so much for our good as He has; and therefore we do not ask for, and expect so much. Let us this day think of " THE EXCEEDING RICHES OF GRACE." Jesus was the gift of grace,...

Bible Verses: Ephesians 2:7

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James Russell Miller

Mark 2:23 to Mark 3:6

One of the most important questions which Christian people have to consider in these days - is that of the proper use of the Lord's Day. What is its purpose? What place should it occupy among the days? What should it mean to us? How should it be observed? It would be a great calamity to us - if we were to lose our Sabbath altogether. We would then...

Bible Verses: Mark 2:23Mark 3:61 Samuel 21:1-6

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Samuel Bagster

Take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighted down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.The day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden...

Bible Verses: Matthew 25:13Luke 21:34Luke 21:35Luke 21:361 Thessalonians 5:21 Thessalonians 5:31 Thessalonians 5:41 Thessalonians 5:51 Thessalonians 5:6

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George Bowen

We cross sea and land to visit the holy places. We exult to look upon the wretched city that bears the name of the place where Christ was condemned to death. We say, this stream he crossed, this mountain he stood upon, this valley he traversed, this shore he visited, in this town he was born, in this place he was brought up. Romanists, Greeks, Armenians, who know of no other holy places, jostle us and outstrip us. But the question, " Where is Christ to be found now?" is far more important...

Bible Verses: Matthew 18:20

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