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February 8 The Cost of Sanctification May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely . . . —1 Thessalonians 5:23 When we pray, asking God to sanctify us, are we prepared to measure up to what that really means? We take the word sanctification much too lightly. Are we prepared to pay the cost […] Morning, February 8 Scripture: “Thou shalt call his name Jesus.”(Matthew 1:21) When a person is dear, everything connected with him becomes dear for his sake. Thus, so precious is the person of the Lord Jesus in the estimation of all true believers, that everything about him they consider to be inestimable beyond all price. […] Joyful Security Scripture: “I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness”(Isaiah 41:10). Fear of falling is wholesome. To be venturesome is no sign of wisdom. Times come to us when we feel that we must go down unless we have a very special support. Here we have it. God’s right […] Evening, February 8 Scripture: “He shall save his people from their sins.”(Matthew 1:21) Many persons, if they are asked what they understand by salvation, will reply, “Being saved from hell and taken to heaven.” This is one result of salvation, but it is not one tithe of what is contained in that boon. […] February 8 Spirit-Filled “And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together, and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost and they spake the word of God with boldness. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection” (Acts 4:31, 33). Christmas Evans tells […] |
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