Friday, 31 January 2014

POWERFUL MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES

  It is impossible to estimate the power of influence. The Bible and other sources are filled with information on how to succeed in every aspect of our lives. 

Here are some powerful quotes to aid us in the development of our character.

  • “Commit your way unto the Lord, trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:5
  • “You shall eat the labour of your hands; happy shall you be. And it shall be well with you.” (Psalm 128:2)   when you cry unto God most high; unto God that performs all things for you.” (Psalm 57:2)

Monday, 27 January 2014

Our Example and Friend

How alone should the Christian walk?
“He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked." 1 John 2:6. (See Colossians 2:6.)

What mind should be in us?
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." Philippians 2:5.

While yet but a child, what example of obedience to parents did He present to us?”

And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them." Luke 2:51.

Thursday, 16 January 2014

Pleasure, Delight, Contentment and Satisfaction in God

There are no people under heaven, who take any real pleasure, delight, contentment and satisfaction in God -  but those who are genuinely holy.

"How is your Beloved better than others, most beautiful of women? How is your Beloved better than others, that you charge us so?" Song of Songs 5:9.

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Christ's Comfort for Weary Pilgrims!

"Christ is all!" Colossians 3:11

"From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another!" John 1:16

Carry all your concerns to Him in the arms of faith!

(James Smith, "The Pastor's Morning Visit")

"Casting all your care upon Him — because He cares for you!" 1 Peter 5:7

The Lord knows all His people — all their needs, and all their trials.

Monday, 13 January 2014

Destruction of Jerusalem

The first temple had been erected during the most prosperous period of Israel's history. Vast stores of treasure for this purpose had been collected by King David, and the plans for its construction were made by divine inspiration. [1 Chronicles 28:12, 19.] Solomon, the wisest of Israel's monarchs, had completed the work. This temple was the most magnificent building which the world ever saw. Yet the Lord had declared by the prophet Haggai, concerning the second temple, “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former.”