Quotemeal: Jul. 31st, 2014

Thursday, July 31, 2014

"Not until we have become humble and teachable, standing in awe of God's holiness and sovereignty...acknowledging our own littleness, distrusting our own thoughts, and willing to have our minds turned upside down, can divine wisdom become ours."
— J. I. Packer

More Quotemeal

"If we are going to worship in Spirit, we must develop a spirit of worship."
Michael Catt
"I think that if God forgives us we must forgive ourselves."
C. S. Lewis
"When we travel life's roads with those we love, the point of destination is always secondary to the quality of the journey."
Mary Prince
"Zeal without knowledge is fire without light."

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Illustration of J. I. Packer — "Not until we have become humble and teachable, standing in awe of God's holiness and sovereignty...acknowledging our own littleness, distrusting our own thoughts, and willing to have our minds turned upside down, can divine wisdom become ours."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, July 31, 2014

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"As God's creatures, we are all debtors to him: to obey him with all our body, and soul, and strength. Having broken his commandments, as we all have,...."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"[Jesus said,] "John baptized in water; you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit. And soon.""
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his godly people."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"After the wedding [Jesus] went to Capernaum for a few days with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples."

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