Some are always fearing, and borrowing trouble. Every day they are surrounded with the tokens of God’s love; every day they are enjoying the bounties of His providence; but they overlook these present blessings. Their minds are continually dwelling upon something disagreeable which they fear may come; or some difficulty may really exist which, though small,Continue reading “Steps to Christ: Rejoicing in the Lord— Chapter 13, Part 3”
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Steps to Christ: Rejoicing in the Lord—Chapter 13, Part 2
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.Continue reading “Steps to Christ: Rejoicing in the Lord—Chapter 13, Part 2”
Steps to Christ: Rejoicing in the Lord—Chapter 13, Part 1
The children of God are called to be representatives of Christ, showing forth the goodness and mercy of the Lord. As Jesus has revealed to us the true character of the Father, so we are to reveal Christ to a world that does not know His tender, pitying love. “As Thou hast sent Me intoContinue reading “Steps to Christ: Rejoicing in the Lord—Chapter 13, Part 1”
Steps to Christ: What to Do with Doubt—Chapter 12, Part 1
Many, especially those who are young in the Christian life, are at times troubled with the suggestions of skepticism. There are in the Bible many things which they cannot explain, or even understand, and Satan employs these to shake their faith in the Scriptures as a revelation from God. They ask, “How shall I knowContinue reading “Steps to Christ: What to Do with Doubt—Chapter 12, Part 1”
Steps to Christ: The Privilege of Prayer—Chapter 11, Part 2
If we take counsel with our doubts and fears, or try to solve everything that we cannot see clearly, before we have faith, perplexities will only increase and deepen. But if we come to God, feeling helpless and dependent, as we really are, and in humble, trusting faith make known our wants to Him whose knowledgeContinue reading “Steps to Christ: The Privilege of Prayer—Chapter 11, Part 2”
Steps to Christ: The Privilege of Prayer—Chapter 11, Part 1
Through nature and revelation, through His providence, and by the influence of His Spirit, God speaks to us. But these are not enough; we need also to pour out our hearts to Him. In order to have spiritual life and energy, we must have actual relationship with our heavenly Father. Our minds may be drawnContinue reading “Steps to Christ: The Privilege of Prayer—Chapter 11, Part 1”
Steps to Christ: A Knowledge of God—Chapter 10, Part 2
Fill the whole heart with the words of God. They are the living water, quenching your burning thirst. They are the living bread from heaven. Jesus declares, “Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink His blood, ye have no life in you.” And He explains Himself by saying, “The wordsContinue reading “Steps to Christ: A Knowledge of God—Chapter 10, Part 2”