November 23rd Distraction of antipathy Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt. Psalm 123:3. The thing of which we have to beware is not so much damage to our belief in God as damage to our Christian temper. “Therefore take heed to thy spirit, thatContinue reading “My Utmost for His Highest”
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Streams in the Desert
November 23 “Thou hast shewed thy people hard things.” (Psa. 60:3.) I HAVE always been glad that the Psalmist said to God that some things were hard. There is no mistake about it; there are hard things in life. Some beautiful pink flowers were given me this summer, and as I took them I said,Continue reading “Streams in the Desert”
365 days with Newton
23 NOVEMBER A precious promise ‘Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.’ Isaiah 41:10SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Isaiah 41:8–20 This precious promise has been a fountainContinue reading “365 days with Newton”
My Utmost for His Highest
November 22nd Shallow and profound Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Cor. 10:31. Beware of allowing yourself to think that the shallow concerns of life are not ordained of God; they are as much of God as the profound. It is not yourContinue reading “My Utmost for His Highest”
Streams in the Desert
November 22 “Believe ye that I am able to do this?” (Matt. 9:28.) GOD deals with impossibilities. It is never too late for Him to do so, when the impossible is brought to Him, in full faith, by the one in whose life and circumstances the impossible must be accomplished if God is to beContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”
