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This Experience Must Come “Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. And Elisha … saw him no more” (2 Kings 2:11–12). It is not wrong for you to depend on your “Elijah” for as long as God gives him to you. But remember that the time will come when he must leave and will […]
Read MoreAugust 10 The Holy Suffering of the Saint “Let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good …” (1 Peter 4:19). Choosing to suffer means that there must be something wrong with you, but choosing God’s will—even if it means you will suffer—is something very different. […]
Read MoreAugust 9 Prayer in the Father’s Hearing “Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, ‘Father, I thank You that You have heard Me’ ” (John 11:41). https://fromtimetoeternity.com/daily-devotion-297/
Read MoreAugust 8 Prayer in the Father’s Honor “… that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God” (Luke 1:35). If the Son of God has been born into my human flesh, then am I allowing His holy innocence, simplicity, and oneness with the Father the opportunity to exhibit itself […]
Read MoreAugust 7 Prayer in the Father’s House “… they found Him in the temple … . And He said to them, ‘… Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?’ ” (Luke 2:46, 49). Our Lord’s childhood was not immaturity waiting to grow into manhood—His childhood is an eternal fact. Am I […]
Read MoreAugust 6 The Cross in Prayer “In that day you will ask in My name …” (John 16:26). We too often think of the Cross of Christ as something we have to get through, yet we get through for the purpose of getting into it. The Cross represents only one thing for us—complete, entire, absolute identification with […]
Read MoreThe Bewildering Call of God “ ‘… and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished.’ … But they understood none of these things …” (Luke 18:31, 34). God called Jesus Christ to what seemed absolute disaster. And Jesus Christ called His disciples to see Him put to […]
Read MoreAugust 4 The Brave Friendship of God “He took the twelve aside …” (Luke 18:31). Oh, the bravery of God in trusting us! Do you say, “But He has been unwise to choose me, because there is nothing good in me and I have no value”? That is exactly why He chose you. As long […]
Read MoreThe Compelling Purpose of God “He … said to them, ‘Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem …’ ” (Luke 18:31). Jerusalem, in the life of our Lord, represents the place where He reached the culmination of His Father’s will. Jesus said, “I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father […]
Read MoreAugust 2 The Teaching of Adversity “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). The typical view of the Christian life is that it means being delivered from all adversity. But it actually means being delivered in adversity, which is something very different. “He who […]
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