Quotemeal: Dec. 9th, 1950

Saturday, December 9, 1950

"If the whole universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning: just as, if there were no light in the universe and therefore no creatures with eyes, we should never know it was dark. Dark would be without meaning."
— C. S. Lewis

More Quotemeal

"For the power Thou hast given me to lay hold of things unseen: For the strong sense I have that this is not my home: For my restless heart which nothing finite..."
John Baillie
"When you face the perils of weariness, carelessness, and confusion, don't pray for an easier life. Pray instead to be a stronger man or woman of God."
Luis Palau
"God is more disposed to move on an admitted emptiness than a presumed fullness."
Tommy Tenny
"God's heart is the most sensitive and tender of all. No act goes unnoticed, no matter how insignificant or small."

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Illustration of C. S. Lewis — "If the whole universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning: just as, if there were no light in the universe and therefore no creatures with eyes, we should never know it was dark. Dark would be without meaning."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, December 9, 1950

A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
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A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
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Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, who hears our prayers, May all of your people pray earnestly for each other, and especially for your ministers, that your word may speed..."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"Then [Jesus] asked [his disciples], "But who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.""

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.