God’s Workmen
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 2 Corinthians 4:17. If Paul, troubled on every side, perplexed, persecuted, could call his trials light afflictions, of what has the Christian of today to complain? How trifling are our trials in comparison […]
Glorify the Master
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4, NIV. How earnest, how touching, [Paul’s] appeal: “Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be […]
The One Object of Supreme Regard
I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified…. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power. 1 Corinthians 2:2-4. To Paul the cross was the one object of supreme interest. Ever since he […]
Surrender to Christ
If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23. How often do we come in contact with people who are never happy. They fail of enjoying the contentment and peace that Jesus can give. They profess to be Christians, but they do […]
An Atmosphere of Hopefulness and Cheer
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Philippians 4:4. To the Christian is granted the joy of gathering rays of eternal light from the throne of glory, and of reflecting these rays not only on his own path, but on the paths of those with whom he associates. By speaking words of […]
Christ Elevates Humanity
Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. Hebrews 2:11, NIV. Jesus is “not ashamed to call them brethren” (Hebrews 2:11); He is our Sacrifice, our Advocate, our Brother, bearing our human form before the Father’s […]
