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Christian Qualities

December 13. Reading 347. Christian Qualities 2 Peter 1 “If you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:8). It is more important to live the faith than to defend it. OverviewRead More …

Daily Strength for Daily Needs – December 13

December 13 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.—Psalm 90:12. Seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.—Luke 12:29. Our days are numbered: let us spare Our anxious hearts a needless care:Read More …

Daily Help – December 13

DECEMBER 13 God says to you, “Fear not, I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.” Believer, grasp the divine word with a personal, appropriating faith. Think that you hear Jesus say, “I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not.” Think you see him walking on theRead More …

Streams in the Desert – December 13

December 13 “I will give thee the treasures of darkness.” (Isa. 45:3.) IN the famous lace shops of Brussels, there are certain rooms devoted to the spinning of the finest and most delicate patterns. These rooms are altogether darkened, save for a light from one very small window, which fallsRead More …

God’s Revelation Is His Invitation

December 13 God’s Revelation Is His Invitation Indeed, the Lord God does nothing without revealing His counsel to His servants the prophets.—Amos 3:7 Christians spend much time talking about “seeking God’s will,” as though it were hidden and difficult to find. God does not hide His will. His will isRead More …

Thoughts for the Quiet Hour – December 13

December 13 The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Acts 11:26. This name suggests that the clear impression made by our character, as well as by our words, should be that we belong to Jesus Christ. He should manifestly be the center and the guide, the impulse and theRead More …

Every Day with Jesus Daily Bible – December 12

December 12 Daniel 12:1-Hosea 3:5 Psalm 140:1-5 Proverbs 30:7-9 Revelation 2:1-17 God Is Not Father of All Where they were told: You are not My people, they will be called: Sons of the living God.—Hosea 1:10 Jim Packer said: “You sum up the whole of New Testament teaching in aRead More …

Daily Light on the Daily Path – December 12

DECEMBER 12 MORNING The Lord is in the midst of thee. Zephaniah 3:15 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.Read More …

Life In God’s Will

December 12. Reading 346. Life In God’s Will 1 Peter 4-5 “Do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ” (1 Peter 4:12-13). There is meaning in the suffering ofRead More …

Daily Strength for Daily Needs – December 12

December 12 I delight to do Thy will, O my God: yea, Thy law is within my heart.—Psalm 40:8. A patient, a victorious mind, That life and all things casts behind, Springs forth obedient to Thy call; A heart that no desire can move, But still to adore, believe, andRead More …