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 2
If it were possible for created beings to attain to a full understanding of God and His works, then, having reached this point, there would be for them no further discovery of truth, no growth in knowledge, no further development of mind or heart. God would no longer be supreme; and man, having reached theContinue reading “Steps to Christ: What to Do with Doubt—Chapter 12, Part 2”
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 3
Keep your wants, your joys, your sorrows, your cares, and your fears before God. You cannot burden Him; you cannot weary Him. He who numbers the hairs of your head is not indifferent to the wants of His children. “The Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.” James 5:11. His heart of love is touchedContinue reading “Steps to Christ: The Privilege of Prayer—Chapter 11, Part 3”
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”