"The prayers and supplications that Christ offered up were, joined with strong cries and tears, herein setting us example not only to pray, but to be fervent and importunate in prayer. How many dry prayers, how few wet ones, do we offer up to God!"
— Matthew Henry
More Quotemeal
"He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass!"
"I don't think the Lord wants any pompous proclamation of thanks on one Thursday in November as much as He wants a little humble service from us every day in the..."
"[Jesus said,] "The Spirit can make life. Sheer muscle and willpower don't make anything happen. Every word I've spoken to you is a Spirit-word, and so it is..."
"Dear Father, You have called me to your kingdom and glory! Help me to live a life worthy of the calling I have received from you. Help me live the..."
"[Jesus continued his prayer:] "I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. Now, Father, bring me into the glory we...."
Comments
Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment