Consecration of Jesus
Examples of Consecration And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:8. Jesus carried the awful weight of responsibility for the salvation of men. He knew that unless there was a decided change in the principles and purposes of the human […]
Consecration Brings Peace
Blessings of Consecration Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Psalm 119:165. The less of the meekness and lowliness of Christ the human agent has in his spirit and character, the more he sees perfection in his own methods, and imperfection in the methods of others.—Testimonies to Ministers, 191. There […]
Right Living Brings Honor
Blessings of Consecration He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. Proverbs 21:21. The world today is in crying need of a revelation of Christ Jesus in the person of His saints. God desires that His people shall stand before the world a holy people.—Testimonies to Ministers, 458. In the history of […]
His Name Is My Refuge
Blessings of Consecration The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Proverbs 18:10. The cities of refuge appointed for God’s ancient people were a symbol of the refuge provided in Christ. The same merciful Saviour who appointed those temporal cities of refuge, has by the shedding of […]
He Gives a New Song
Blessings of Consecration And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord. Psalm 40:3. When the Spirit of God controls mind and heart, the converted soul breaks forth into a new song; for he realizes that in his […]
He Hath Established My Goings
Blessings of Consecration He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. Psalm 40:2. Christian life is more than many take it to be. It does not consist wholly in gentleness, patience, meekness, and kindliness. These graces are essential; […]