Verse of the day — 2 Corinthians 5:10

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

2 Corinthians 5:10(NASB)
Open Windows by T. Austin-Sparks

A Vital Foundational Truth

Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Him who is the Head, that is, Christ. (Ephesians 4:15 NIV)

We know of many children of Godwho have been the Lord children for years and they havebeen working for the Lord many of them, and yet they have come toa standstill; they have come under an arrest. Why? Well in someway, at some point, somehow, something of themselves, their oldself has come up, has come into evidence, and has come into the way.It may be some of their old mind, some of their old will, some oftheir old affections, desires and feelings. They are in their ownway somehow. They are in the Lord way. What is needed isnot that they should die again, but that they should come toaccept their once-for-all death in Christ in relation to whateverthat may be that has come up, and let it go and be set free fromthat law of sin and death. epentance from deadworks.That is exactly what the apostle is saying to theseHebrews: "You have come to a standstill. You simply ceased to goon. You went so far, now you have got to a certain point and foryears you have not budged a bit from that position. You havenever got past foundations, you are not going on to full growth.You have not settled it once and for all that you died whenChrist died. You ended the whole system and order of the oldcreation religiously and otherwise when you came to Christ.Christ is the end of the law and Christ is the end of the oldcreation, and He is the beginning of everything new. Do not bewearied at repetition of old truths, they are very important asfoundations, and this is foundational."

We are destined, whether we nowaccept it or not, whether we like it or not, we are destined todiscover that God foundation stands. This is true, and noone will ever get through in relation to God and His things whilestill bound by the old creation, on the old creation level. Thisnew way of Life is so narrow that we cannot take ourselves intoit, we have to leave ourselves behind.

Bible verses: Ephesians 4:15
Morning Daily Light by Samuel Bagster

A disciple is not above his teacher.

You call me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am.

It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. § If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also. § I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.

Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. § Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind.

Matt. 10:24;  John 13:13;  Matt. 10:25;  John 15:20;  Matt.17:14;  Heb. 12:3,4;  Heb. 12:1,2;  1 Peter 4:1
Bible verses: Matthew 10:24
Evening Daily Light by Samuel Bagster

My son, give me your heart.

Oh, that they had such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever!

Your heart is not right in the sight of God. § Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

They first gave themselves to the Lord. § In every work that [Hezekiah] began … to seek his God, he did it with all his heart. So he prospered.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.

Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord. § As bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men. § I will run the course of Your commandments, for You shall enlarge my heart.

Prov. 23:26;  Deut. 5:29;  Acts 8:21;  Rom. 8:7,8;  2 Cor. 8:5;  2 Chron. 31:21;  Prov. 4:23;  Col. 3:23;  Eph. 6:6,7;  Ps. 119:32
Bible verses: Proverbs 23:26
Topics: The Heart
None but the Hungry Heart by Miles Stanford

Behold, The Man!

[God] hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus" (Eph. 2:6).

There aren't many truly happy Christians simply because there aren't many who really abide in the Lord Jesus Christ. Our risen Lord is the source of our happiness as we rest in Him - triumphant over circumstances; not hopelessly underneath them. Happy is the abiding believer, "hid with Christ in God" (Col. 3:3).

"I must not only see my position in the Lord Jesus, but I must come near to the One who set me there. Many are disappointed that after hearing with delight and receiving the truth of their position they are not more affected by it.

"The reason is that they rest too much in the position and have not occupied themselves increasingly with their risen Lord; have not drawn nearer to Him, and recognized Him as the only One who can make it all experiential in them." -J.B.S.

"Is the living Person now in heavenly glory really the Object of our hearts? For some time after I knew the Saviour I used to think of Him as One who had lived and died on earth long years ago, and I well remember the day when I knelt down with a dear brother who prayed that we might know the Lord Jesus as a living Person in heavenly glory, and it dawned upon me that there was a present Object for my heart in heaven. Our hearts will never be satisfied until that glorified Lord Jesus becomes our Object bright and fair." -C.A.C.

"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth" (Col. 3:2).

Devotional Studies by Elizabeth Haworth

The Unknowable God - Character and Attributes of God (16)


STUDY - Character and Attributes of GOD 

Who Is God

I wonder if you have ever wondered what God was really, REALLY like. Well, you are not alone in your wonderings! Man has puzzled about what God was really like for millennia. From the first man who sought to discover God, and desired to be like Him, man has been curious about his Creator. Mankind has been desirous to comprehend who God is.

Secret Enigma

Religionists and scientist alike have ruminated over this God of the universe.  Philosophers and kings likewise have battled furiously at the astonishing dilemma. Mountains of books have been penned in an attempt to explore the inexplicable. Numerable speculations have been postulated – trying to uncover this secret enigma. And imperfect man, with imperfect minds  muse imperfect thoughts, about a perfect God. But it is not possible to gatecrash the mind of God - yet foolish man pursues his quest.

Extreme imaginations

And it is not feasible to penetrate the thoughts and the actions and the will of God.. for God is unknowable and God in incomprehensible, for God is beyond our grasp. Even the most vigorous minds and astute intellects cannot discover His ways. But imaginations race to the extremity of the universe to search out the way of God.

An Insatiable Urge

Why do we do this? Why does there seem to be an insatiable urge to discover God? Because God in His wisdom planned it this way. We read in Ecclesiastes chapter 3 that, God has put eternity in our hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes.3:11

A Deep Yearning

Yes, God in His wisdom has placed a deep yearning for Himself in our inner beings. He knows our deepest need is clear, clean, beautiful fellowship with Himself. But God also knows that man’s heart is intrinsically wicked and riddled with sin, and in His wisdom has withheld much that prideful man desires to know of God.

Two Ways

There are two ways to discover God and uncover His thoughts and heart.

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Knowing Jesus Devotional by Elizabeth Haworth

Wise Men

Now, when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea.. behold, there came WISE MEN from the east to Jerusalem.
Matthew 2:1

Miracle of Life

The birth of a child is a wonderful, mysterious event, a miracle of human life. The birth of Jesus was the most wonderful birth that occurred in this world. His birth was accompanied by so many remarkable and astonishing events. Angel’s sang – Shepherd’s were amazed. Stars spoke – Glory shone all around – Wise Men came.

Infant Child

The Son of God slept in a manger as the shepherds watched in amazement. The infant Child slumbered in the house – and the Wise Men came. Wise men from the Galilean hills left their flock, to come to the Lamb.. the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29. Wise Men from the East followed the star, to come to the King of the Jews – the Lamb that sits upon the throne. Revelation 5:13

Come and See

Wise men and wise women for 2000 years have come to the Saviour of the world. Come and see…. we have found the Christ, the Son of God… John 1:46, 41. Born again in Him. New life and new hope. Eternal life and eternal hope.

Mysteries of God

How God could become flesh is a mystery. How the One from eternity past could take on the form of man remains a mystery. How the One Who is the fountain of all life, laid aside His majesty for us is astonishing. How Jesus, creator of the universe loves us – is mind-blowing. How we are accepted in the Beloved shatters the imagination – but it is true, for His Word says it – and His Word is truth.

Discovering Jesus

He indwells us when we come to Him and we are born again. He lives in us and works through us as we get to know Him and obey Him. The Magi travelled hundreds of difficult and perilous miles to discover Jesus.  We ought to reckon no toil or sacrifice too great for the

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