Quotemeal: Jan. 20th, 1958

Monday, January 20, 1958

"The people of God are not merely to mark time, waiting for God to step in and set right all that is wrong. Rather, they are to model the new heaven and new earth, and by so doing awaken longings for what God will someday bring to pass."
— Philip Yancey

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Illustration of Philip Yancey — "The people of God are not merely to mark time, waiting for God to step in and set right all that is wrong. Rather, they are to model the new heaven and new earth, and by so doing awaken longings for what God will someday bring to pass."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, January 20, 1958

A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
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The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
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A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease,...."
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"Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful."

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