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June 14 Sit Still “Ye shall not go out with haste” (Isa. 52:12). I do not believe that we have begun to understand the marvelous power there is in stillness. We are in such a hurry–we must be doing–so that we are in danger of not giving God a chance to work. You may depend […] June 13 God’s Wind “I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth” (Isa. 58:14). Those who fly through the air in airships tell us that one of the first rules they learn is to turn their ship toward the wind, and fly against it. The wind lifts the ship up […] June 12 Suddenness of Change “And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness” (Mark 1:12). It seemed a strange proof of Divine favor. “Immediately.” Immediately after what? After the opened heavens and the dove-like peace and the voice of the Father’s blessing, “Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” It […] June 11 Quietness “He giveth quietness.” (Job 34:29). Quietness amid the dash of the storm. We sail the lake with Him still; and as we reach its middle waters, far from land, under midnight skies, suddenly a great storm sweeps down. Earth and hell seem arrayed against us, and each billow threatens to overwhelm. Then […] June 10 Refreshing Dew “I will be as the dew unto Israel” (Hosea 14:5). The dew is a source of freshness. It is nature’s provision for renewing the face of the earth. It falls at night, and without it the vegetation would die. It is this great value of the dew which is so often […] |
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