Quotemeal: Jul. 31st, 1958

Thursday, July 31, 1958

"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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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 Thursday, July 31, 1958

Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Romans 15:7
"Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Holding Fast to Faith' (He. 10:19-25)
"Dear Father, Thank you for the confidence I can have to enter your sanctuary. May I draw near to you in faith, full of assurance, with my heart..."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Psalms 149:2
"Be glad of heart, O believer, but take care that thy gladness has its spring in the Lord. Thou hast much cause for gladness in thy God, for thou canst..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Assurance of Our Heavenly Home' (Jn. 14:2-3)
"[Jesus continued,] "There is more than enough room in my Father's home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place...."

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