Quotemeal: Jul. 3rd, 2019

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

"It is a great mystery of divine love, that not even in Christ was exception made of the death of the body; and although He was the Lord of nature, He refused not the law of the flesh which He had taken upon Him. It is necessary for me to die; for Him it was not necessary."
— St. Ambrose

More Quotemeal

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have....."
"The church of Christ has been founded by shedding its own blood, not that of others; by enduring outrage, not by inflicting it."
Jerome
"An unguarded strength is a double weakness."
"Measure not men by Sundays, without regarding what they do all the week after."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of St. Ambrose — "It is a great mystery of divine love, that not even in Christ was exception made of the death of the body; and although He was the Lord of nature, He refused not the law of the flesh which He had taken upon Him. It is necessary for me to die; for Him it was not necessary."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, God of intelligibility and peace, Thank you for reversing the curse of Babel when you poured out your Holy Spirit on believers in..."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"[Jesus continued,] "But don't be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can..."

About This Devotional

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