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April 29 The Graciousness Of Uncertainty “It doth not yet appear what we shall be.” 1 John 3:2 Naturally, we are inclined to be so mathematical and calculating that we look upon uncertainty as a bad thing. We imagine that we have to reach some end, but that is not the nature of spiritual life. […] Morning, April 29 Scripture: “Thou art my hope in the day of evil.”(Jeremiah 17:17) The path of the Christian is not always bright with sunshine; he has his seasons of darkness and of storm. True, it is written in God’s Word, “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace;” and […] Forget and Forgive Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee. (Proverbs 20:22) Be not in haste. Let anger cool down. Say nothing and do nothing to avenge yourself. You will be sure to act unwisely if you take up the cudgels and fight […] Evening, April 29 Scripture: “The Lord taketh pleasure in his people.”(Psalm 149:4) How comprehensive is the love of Jesus! There is no part of his people’s interests which he does not consider, and there is nothing which concerns their welfare which is not important to him. Not merely does he think of you, believer, […] April 29 The Old Refiner “He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver” (Mal. 3:3). Our Father, who seeks to perfect His saints in holiness, knows the value of the refiner’s fire. It is with the most precious metals that the assayer takes the most pains, and subjects them to […] |
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