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Daily Help – July 17
July 17 It is quite certain that those whom Christ has washed in His precious blood need not make a confession of sin, as culprits or criminals, before God the Judge, for Christ has forever taken away all their sins, so that they no longer stand where they can beRead More …
Streams in the Desert – July 17
July 17 “I will be still, and I will behold in my dwelling place.” (Isa. 18:4, R. V.) ASSYRIA was marching against Ethiopia, the people of which are described as tall and smooth. And as the armies advance, God makes no effort to arrest them; it seems as though theyRead More …
Who’s the Boss?
Who’s the Boss? When we have compassion on those who have wronged us, God’s peace follows. July 17, 2022 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the scriptures referenced throughout. It seems some people are born knowing what they want to do with theirRead More …
“Little” People, “Big” People
July 17, 2022 “Little” People, “Big” People by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 1 Corinthians 15:58 God makes some people large, others moderate in stature. Still others are small in size. We frequently make the mistake of calling small folks “little,” but that is an unfortunate and unfair tag. I’m not pickingRead More …
A Godly Person Set Apart
July 17 A Godly Person Set Apart Know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for Himself; the Lord will hear when I call to Him.—Psalm 4:3 No one is more precious in the Lord’s sight than a godly person. God is pleased whenever He finds someone who strivesRead More …
Morning – July 17
Morning “Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.” 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Many persons want to know their election before they look to Christ, but they cannot learn it thus, it is only to be discovered by “looking unto Jesus.” If you desire to ascertain your own election;–after the following manner,Read More …
1 Timothy 4:12
12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1TIM.4.12
Timothy: An Unlikely Leader
Timothy: An Unlikely Leader Nothing can make someone more unlikely—even unwilling—to lead than feelings of inadequacy. Timothy, the young protégé of the apostle Paul, must have felt much as Moses did when God called him to lead Israel out of Egyptian captivity. Moses felt inadequate for the task, and likelyRead More …
Thoughts – July 17
July 17 Let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:4. Are you where God would have you be? If not, come out, and at once, for you certainly ought not to be there. If you are, then be afraid to complainRead More …
Evening – July 16
Evening “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time is come. For Thy servants rake pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof.” Psalm 102:13,14 A selfish man in trouble is exceedingly hard to comfort, because the springs ofRead More …
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