Quotemeal: Aug. 3rd, 1954

Tuesday, August 3, 1954

"Here lies the tremendous mystery - that God should be all-powerful, yet refuse to coerce. He summons us to cooperation. We are honored in being given the opportunity to participate in his good deeds. Remember how He asked for help in performing his miracles: Fill the waterpots, stretch out your hand, distribute the loaves."
— Elisabeth Elliot

More Quotemeal

"It is the duty of nations as well as of men to own their own independence upon the overruling power of God ... and to recognize the sublime truth announced in....."
"The kingdom of heaven is not for the well meaning but for the desperate."
James Denney
"For you who wonder if you've played too long to change, take courage from Jacob's legacy. No man is too bad for God. To transform a riverboat gambler into a man..."
Max Lucado
"Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Elisabeth Elliot — "Here lies the tremendous mystery - that God should be all-powerful, yet refuse to coerce. He summons us to cooperation. We are honored in being given the opportunity to participate in his good deeds. Remember how He asked for help in performing his miracles: Fill the waterpots, stretch out your hand, distribute the loaves."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, August 3, 1954

A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"By this faith you are saved [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose], if you hold firmly to the word which...."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Upon some points a believer is absolutely sure. He knows, for instance, that God sits in the stern-sheets of the vessel when it rocks most. He..."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth. A loving doe, a graceful deer— may her breasts satisfy you always, may you....."

About This Devotional

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