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January 23 Transformed by Beholding We all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image . . . —2 Corinthians 3:18 The greatest characteristic a Christian can exhibit is this completely unveiled openness before God, which allows that person’s life to become a […] Morning, January 23 Scripture: “I have exalted one chosen out of the people.”(Psalm 89:19) Why was Christ chosen out of the people? Speak, my heart, for heart-thoughts are best. Was it not that he might be able to be our brother, in the blest tie of kindred blood? Oh, what relationship there is between […] A Completed Sacrifice Scripture: “And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering: and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him”(Leviticus 1:4). If by that laying on of his hand the bullock became the offerer’s sacrifice, how much more shall Jesus become ours by the laying […] Evening, January 23 Scripture: “We will remember thy love more than wine.”(Song of Solomon 1:4) Jesus will not let his people forget his love. If all the love they have enjoyed should be forgotten, he will visit them with fresh love. “Do you forget my cross?” says he, “I will cause you to […] January 23 School of Suffering “The cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?” (John 18:11). This was a greater thing to say and do than to calm the seas or raise the dead. Prophets and apostles could work wondrous miracles, but they could not always do and […] |
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