Quotemeal: Jan. 20th, 1966

Thursday, January 20, 1966

"The people of God are not merely to mark time, waiting for God to step in and set right all that is wrong. Rather, they are to model the new heaven and new earth, and by so doing awaken longings for what God will someday bring to pass."
— Philip Yancey

More Quotemeal

"Sincerity carries the soul in all simplicity to open its heart to God."
— John Bunyan —
"Look around the habitable world; how few know their own good, or knowing it, pursue."
— John Dryden —
"If people only knew how they might cheer some lonely heart or lift up some drooping spirit, or speak some word that shall be lasting in its effects for all..."
"Faith says not, 'I see that it is good for me, so God must have sent it,' but, 'God sent it, and so it must be good for me.' Faith, walking in the dark with..."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Philip Yancey — "The people of God are not merely to mark time, waiting for God to step in and set right all that is wrong. Rather, they are to model the new heaven and new earth, and by so doing awaken longings for what God will someday bring to pass."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, January 20, 1966

A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It....."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. ... Here is the ocean, vast and wide, teeming with life of every..."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Success is certain when the Lord has promised it. Although you may have pleaded month after month without evidence of answer, it is not possible that...."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, When my hands droop and my knees are weak, put me in a place where I will get exercise. Open my eyes so that I can find level paths on....."

About This Devotional

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