Quotemeal: May. 1st, 2004

Saturday, May 1, 2004

"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

"The Bible applied to the heart by the Holy Spirit, is the chief means by which men are built up and established in the faith, after their conversion."
J. C. Ryle
"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."
"Gratitude is the least of the virtues, but ingratitude is the worst of vices."
"Men can heal lust. Angels can heal malice. God alone can cure pride."

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Illustration

Illustration of Matthew Henry — "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!"

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, May 1, 2004

A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Stay away from a foolish man,for you will not find knowledge on his lips."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away [a veil like the metaphorical veil that kept the Jews from understanding the old covenant]. For....."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles....."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place."

About This Devotional

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