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August 31 “Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.” (John 20:29.) HOW strong is the snare of the things that are seen, and how necessary for God to keep us in the things that are unseen! If Peter is to walk on the water he must walk; if he is goingContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”

31 AUGUST (PREACHED 30 AUGUST 1767) Meekness towards others ‘Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.’ Matthew 5:5SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: 2 Samuel 16:5–14 Meekness is daily exercised in our conversation with men:(i) in lowliness of mind, if the providence of God has favoured us with any outward distinction. The meek person isContinue reading “365 days with Newton”

August 30th Am I convinced by Christ? Notwithstanding in this rejoice not …, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven. Luke 10:19, 20. Jesus Christ says, in effect, Don’t rejoice in successful service, but rejoice because you are rightly related to Me. The snare in Christian work is to rejoice in successfulContinue reading “My Utmost for His Highest”

August 30 “They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; these see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.” (Psalm 107:23, 24.) HE is but an apprentice and no master in the art, who has not learned that every wind that blows is fairContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”

30 AUGUST (PREACHED 30 AUGUST 1767) Growing in meekness ‘Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.’ Matthew 5:5SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Micah 7:7–10 Meekness arises from the poverty of spirit mentioned in verse 3. It is the temper of a soul convinced of the guilt and misery of sin, and seeking salvation byContinue reading “365 days with Newton”