Quotemeal: Dec. 20th, 2008

Saturday, December 20, 2008

"The Christmas message is that there is hope for a ruined humanity - hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory - because at the Father's will Jesus Christ became poor, and was born in a stable so that thirty years later He might hang on a cross."
— J. I. Packer

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Illustration of J. I. Packer — "The Christmas message is that there is hope for a ruined humanity - hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory - because at the Father's will Jesus Christ became poor, and was born in a stable so that thirty years later He might hang on a cross."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, December 20, 2008

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"Then Jesus explained: "My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work.""
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, giver of your Holy Spirit, All praises to your blessed name, to you, our God! You have disclosed incredibly wonderful things to us..."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"As the Father loves the Son, in the same manner Jesus loves his people. What is that divine method? He loved him without beginning, and thus Jesus..."

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