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Sunday, 22 February 2009

  • How far, how long, how deep

    I had a pretty intense dream last night. I don't know what it means and its more likely that it's not significant, but I came away thinking about the lengths, the depths of sacrifice. Here are some quotes that better express the sentiment I'm feeling today:

    Only by the light shining from the cross of Calvary can we know to what depths of sin and degradation the human race has fallen through sin. Only by the length of the chain let down from heaven to draw us up can we know the depths to which we had sunk. And it is only by keeping the unseen realities in view that we can understand anything of the wonderful theme of redemption.
    -HP 368

    Measure the cord, if you can, that has been let down from heaven to lift man up. The only estimate we can give you of the length of that chain is to point you to Calvary.
    -OHC 45

    (and my favorite...)

    When we see the length of the chain that was let down for us, when we understand something of the infinite sacrifice that Christ has made in our behalf, the heart is melted with tenderness and contrition.
    -SC 35


Tuesday, 17 February 2009

  • On the authority of the Bible

    The apostle Peter says that there are in Scripture "things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest . . . unto their own destruction." 2 Peter 3:16. The difficulties of Scripture have been urged by skeptics as an argument against the Bible; but so far from this, they constitute a strong evidence of its divine inspiration. If it contained no account of God but that which we could easily comprehend; if His greatness and majesty could be grasped by finite minds, then the Bible would not bear the unmistakable credentials of divine authority. The very grandeur and mystery of the themes presented should inspire faith in it as the word of God.
    The Bible unfolds truth with a simplicity and a perfect adaptation to the needs and longings of the human heart, that has astonished and charmed the most highly cultivated minds, while it enables the humblest and uncultured to discern the way of salvation. And yet these simply stated truths lay hold upon subjects so elevated, so far-reaching, so infinitely beyond the power of human comprehension, that we can accept them only because God has declared them. Thus the plan of redemption is laid open to us, so that every soul may see the steps he is to take in repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ, in order to be saved in God's appointed way; yet beneath these truths, so easily understood, lie mysteries that are the hiding of His glory--mysteries that overpower the mind in its research, yet inspire the sincere seeker for truth with reverence and faith. The more he searches the Bible, the deeper is his conviction that it is the word of the living God, and human reason bows before the majesty of divine revelation.
    To acknowledge that we cannot fully comprehend the great truths of the Bible is only to admit that the finite mind is inadequate to grasp the infinite; that man, with his limited, human knowledge, cannot understand the purposes of Omniscience.

    -Steps to Christ 107, 108

      

Friday, 06 February 2009

  • Logs

    I was scrummaging (is that a word I made up?) through my folders from the missionary training program and I foun this quote. It encouraged me because I only started logging again 3 days ago.

    "O how much better is the condition of those who act their part in God's service, looking to Jesus for His approval, writing daily in their account-book their mistakes, errors, their sorrow, the victories they have gained over temptation, their joy and peace in Christ! Such youth will not have to meet their life record with shame and dismay."

    -The Youth's Instructor MYP 44

Thursday, 15 January 2009

  • Currently
    Steps to Christ
    13 Rejoicing in the Lord
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    Angels are listening to hear what kind of report you are bearing to the world about your heavenly Master. Let your conversation be of Him who liveth to make intercession for you before the Father. When you take the hand of a friend, let praise to God be on your lips and in your heart. This will attract his thoughts to Jesus.
    All have trials; griefs hard to bear, temptations hard to resist. Do not tell your troubles to your fellow mortals, but carry everything to God in prayer. Make it a rule never to utter one word of doubt or discouragement. You can do much to brighten the life of others and strengthen their efforts, by words of hope and holy cheer.

    SC 119

    ----edit----

    Just wanted to say I like to post quotes but it doesn't do to the whole of the book justice, if you know what I mean. There's a certain flow in the passages which can be missed, so to be a diligent student, I'd go and read/study the rest of the passages for myself. I'm learning to embrace this little book (Steps to Christ) and really encourages me and sheds a bit of light in my life everytime I read or listen. This excerpt was taken from the last chapter 'Rejoicing in the Lord', highly recommended.


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