Quotemeal: Apr. 27th, 1954

Tuesday, April 27, 1954

"It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

More Quotemeal

"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 —
"I know well that when Christ is nearest, Satan is also busiest."
— Robert Murray M'Cheyne —
"In my twenty-seventh year, while riding the metro in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) I was overcome with a despair so great that life seemed to stop at once,..."
— Adrei Bitov —
"The Word is stronger than all the evils in the soul. The Word is the healing power who dwells in him."
— Origen —

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, April 27, 1954

What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Discerning What Is False' (Jn. 8:13-16)
"[After Jesus had said he is the light of the world, the] Pharisees replied, "You are making those claims about yourself! Such testimony is not valid."..."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'The Holy Spirit Includes Gentiles'
"Even as Peter was saying these things [to Cornelius and the others with him about salvation in Jesus], the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'None Like You' (1 Ch. 17:20)
"O Lord, there is no one like you. We have never even heard of another God like you!"
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'God Won’t Fail You, He Will Lead the Way'
"So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither..."

About This Devotional

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

More Quotemeal