“And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested” (Gen. 2:2). In our whole life-melody the music is broken off here and there by “rests,” and we foolishly think we have come to the end of the tune. God sends a time of forced leisure, sickness, disappointed plans, frustrated efforts, and makes a sudden pause in the choral hymn of our lives. We lament that our voices must be silent, and our part…
“Our youth is our most energetic years where our bodies are strong, minds are clear and sharp, our enthusiasm is bright and bushy, our wills are steely and determined.” -David Murray Everyone wants to be known, famous, wealthy, have some level of influence from childhood but how often do we get what we want and at the same time have some level of commitment to our creator? Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor…
“He shall choose our inheritance for us” (Psa. 47:4). “It is the Lord: let him do what seemeth him good” (1 Sam. 3:18). In the morning of life I chose for myself—I chose the beautiful and good things set before me, and now in the evening, when the shadows are closing round, He chooses for me. If I have worn a crown of roses, shall I not gladly change it for one of thorns, if it brings me nearer? When…
There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place,And I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord; There are sweet expressions on each face, And I know they feel the presence of the Lord. Chorus Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet heavenly Dove, Stay right here with us, filling us with Your love. And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise; Without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived, When we shall leave this place. There are blessings…
Happy Sunday everyone and Happy Missions week to all CGMITES. I had a great time in the presence of God earlier and I want to use this medium to remember someone very special to my faith and work with God, Benson Idahosa. It is exactly 19 years (11 September 1938 – 12 March 1998) since he passed on ? but his legacy cannot be forgotten. Affectionately called PAPA or BABA by his followers, he was a Charismatic Pentecostal preacher, and…
“The Lord will hear when I call unto him” (Psa. 4:3). “Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer” (Isa. 58:9). The privilege of prayer to me is one of my most cherished possessions, because faith and experience alike convince me that God Himself sees and answers, and His answers I never venture to criticize. It is only my part to ask. It is entirely His to give or withhold as He knows best. If it were otherwise, I…
CHRISTIANITY ON THE “GO” “Go out quickly into the streets and lanes” (Luke 14:21). “Go into the highways” (Matt. 22:9). “Go into the village” (Matt. 21:2). “Go into the city” (Matt. 26:18). “Go ye and teach all nations” (Matt. 28:19). “Go ye into all the world” (Mark 16:15). Florence Nightingale went from her beautiful home to the bedside of dying soldiers. Billy Bray, the miner, went into the villages around about and taught Christ and witnessed for “his Father.” Elizabeth…
This is an excerpt from my devotional OUR ONLY CARE, TO PLEASE GOD “For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God” (John 12:43). “Do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ” (Gal. 1:10). It is a light thing to be judged of man’s judgment, and all the lighter since they are so prone to judge by a false standard. What is it to…
Growing up as a child I heard about His love for me How possible was this when I didn’t even know Him Everyone told me about all the good things He’s been doing for me Was he a distant relation making up for the lost moment or could it…