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January 11 What My Obedience To GOD Costs Other People “They laid hold upon one Simon . . . and on him they laid the cross.” Luke 23:26 If we obey God it is going to cost other people more than it costs us, and that is where the sting comes in. If we are […] Morning, January 11 Scripture: “These have no root.”(Luke 8:13) My soul, examine thyself this morning by the light of this text. Thou hast received the word with joy; thy feelings have been stirred and a lively impression has been made; but, remember, that to receive the word in the ear is one thing, and […] Faith Sees the Bow Scripture: “And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud”(Genesis 9:14). Just now clouds are plentiful enough, but we are not afraid that the world will be destroyed by a deluge. We see the rainbow […] Evening, January 11 Scripture: “I have prayed for thee.”(Luke 22:32) How encouraging is the thought of the Redeemer’s never- ceasing intercession for us. When we pray, he pleads for us; and when we are not praying, he is advocating our cause, and by his supplications shielding us from unseen dangers. Notice the word […] January 11 Keep Your Hands Off “Neither know we what to do; but our eyes are, upon thee” (2 Chron. 20:12). A life was lost in Israel because a pair of human hands were laid unbidden upon the ark of God. They were placed upon it with the best intent, to steady […] |
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