Quotemeal: Jul. 31st, 1946

Wednesday, July 31, 1946

"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

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"We need never shout across the spaces to an absent God. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts."
— A. W. Tozer —
"It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless we preach as we walk."
— Francis of Assisi —
"The Spirit breathes upon the Word,|And brings the truth to sight."
— William Cowper —
"Experience makes us see an enormous difference between piety and goodness."
— Blaise Pascal —

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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 Wednesday, July 31, 1946

Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Proverbs 10:9
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Praying with Paul
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'Staying Awake' (Ro. 13:11-14)
"Dear Father, victorious deliverer, May I be found in Christ, not trusting any righteousness of my own. Let me know him and the power of his..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'He Keeps our Feet from Stumbling' (Ps. 66:8-9)
"Let the whole world bless our God and loudly sing his praises. Our lives are in his hands, and he keeps our feet from stumbling."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Remember: Prayer Is the Heart of the Battle'
"Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. And pray for me,..."

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