by ray | Sep 30, 2010 | Devotionals
For this commandment which I command you today is not too mysterious for you, nor is it far off. (Deuteronomy 30:1) The Christian life is not difficult. The same Christ who lived a perfect, obedient, and sinless life stands prepared to live it again through you (Gal....
by ray | Sep 28, 2010 | Devotionals
“One thing thou lackest: . . come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” Mark 10:21 The rich young ruler had the master passion to be perfect. When he saw Jesus Christ, he wanted to be like Him. Our Lord never puts personal holiness to the fore when He calls...
by ray | Sep 27, 2010 | Devotionals
“Lord, I will follow Thee whithersoever Thou goest.” Luke 9:57 [The verse refers to the passage entitled “The Cost of Following Jesus” (NIV) where several people want to follow Jesus, but Jesus discourages them.] Our Lord’s attitude to...
by ray | Sep 7, 2010 | Devotionals
The LORD our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying: “‘You have dwelt long enough at this mountain.” ~Deuteronomy 1:6 If God allowed us to live on the “mountaintop,” we would not experience trials, but neither would we achieve any victories. The Israelites...
by ray | Sep 7, 2010 | Devotionals
“The water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water.” John 4:14 The picture Our Lord gives is not that of a channel but a fountain. “Be being filled,” and the sweetness of vital relationship to Jesus will flow out of the saint as...
by ray | Aug 26, 2010 | Devotionals
Did you ever go to the gym and you put all your wet, sweaty clothes in a bag and you forgot to take it out? What happens if you leave it for a few days in the dark corner of your trunk? Mildew grows. You might not be able to see it, but you know that something is...
