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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"Fall seven times, stand up eight."
"Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon."
"Study always to have Joy, for it befits not the servant of God to show before his brother or another sadness or a troubled face."
"A Christian is a keyhole through which other folk see God."

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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

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"When the others [among the Jewish disciples] heard [that the Holy Spirit came on Cornelius, along with his family and friends], they stopped..."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, Thank you for calling Saul of Tarsus to be your apostle to the non-Jews, and for making him known to us with his new name, Paul. Thank....."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"[The people of God were saying] "He is good! His faithful love endures forever!""

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