Quotemeal: Feb. 22nd, 1958

Saturday, February 22, 1958

"God has wisely kept us in the dark concerning future events and reserved for himself the knowledge of them, that he may train us up in a dependence upon himself and a continued readiness for every event."
— Matthew Henry

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St. Ambrose
"Not until we have become humble and teachable, standing in awe of God's holiness and sovereignty...acknowledging our own littleness, distrusting our own..."
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Illustration of Matthew Henry — "God has wisely kept us in the dark concerning future events and reserved for himself the knowledge of them, that he may train us up in a dependence upon himself and a continued readiness for every event."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, February 22, 1958

Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, God of the present and the future, but also of the past, Make me willing to consider and accept new things. But also help me to respect...."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"Then Jesus climbed a hill and sat down with his disciples around him. (It was nearly time for the Jewish Passover celebration.)"
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"The word AMEN solemnly confirms that which went before; and Jesus is the great Confirmer; immutable, for ever is "the Amen" in all his promises...."

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