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

More Quotemeal

"Christians must learn again what Christians have always known — how to live without immediate hopes in the world."
"Our old history ends with the cross; our new history begins with the resurrection."
Watchman Nee
"If God would concede to me His omnipotence for twenty-four hours, you would see how many changes I would make in this world. But if He gave me His wisdom, too,..."
"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..."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

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

Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, empowering God, Let my love be genuine for everyone in heaven and on earth. Help me hate what is evil at all times and everywhere. Help...."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"And who comforteth like him? Go to some poor, melancholy, distressed child of God; tell him sweet promises, and whisper in his ear choice words of..."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"[Peter continued,] "Friends, I realize that what you and your leaders did to Jesus was done in ignorance. But God was fulfilling what all the prophets..."

About This Devotional

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