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August 8 Praise in the Midst of Trouble “Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually” (Heb. 13:15). A city missionary, stumbling through the dirt of a dark entry, heard a voice say, “Who’s there, Honey?” Striking a match, he caught a vision of earthly want and suffering, of saintly trust and peace, […] August 7 Alone With God “And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day” (Gen. 32:24). Left alone! What different sensations those words conjure up to each of us. To some they spell loneliness and desolation, to others rest and quiet. To be left alone without […] August 6 Hidden Workers “John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true” (John 10:41). You may be very discontented with yourself. You are no genius, have no brilliant gifts, and are inconspicuous for any special faculty. Mediocrity is the law of your existence. Your days are remarkable for […] August 5 The Blessing of the Lion “And there came a lion” (1 Sam. 17:34). It is a source of inspiration and strength to come in touch with the youthful David, trusting God. Through faith in God he conquered a lion and a bear, and afterwards overthrew the mighty Goliath. When that lion came to […] August 4 Active Faith “If thou canst believe, all things are possible. to him that believeth” (Mark 9:23). Seldom have we heard a better definition of faith than was given once in one of our meetings, by a dear old colored woman, as she answered the question of a young man how to take the […] |
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