Quotemeal: Jan. 9th, 1964

Thursday, January 9, 1964

"[When] Jesus Himself fasted, He was not fasting to repent or to bring His desires under control, of course, but to demonstrate His absolute dependence upon His Father."
— Peter C. Moore

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"Christianity is not a theory or speculation, but a life; not a philosophy of life, but a living presence."
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"If man is not made for God, why is he not happy except in God? If man is made for God, why is he so opposed to God?"
"Cure yourself of the condition of bothering about how you look to other people. Be concerned only . . . with the idea God has of you."

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Illustration of Peter C. Moore — "[When] Jesus Himself fasted, He was not fasting to repent or to bring His desires under control, of course, but to demonstrate His absolute dependence upon His Father."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, January 9, 1964

A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"In your great mercy, you did not destroy them completely or abandon them forever. What a gracious and merciful God you are!"
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Child of Grace, You have been blessed with grace because of the Father's love (John 3:16-18; Colossians 1:12-14). That grace was embodied by My...."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"In the second epistle to Timothy, first chapter, and ninth verse, are these words-"Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling." Now, here....."

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