Quotemeal: Dec. 8th, 2008

Monday, December 8, 2008

"The Bible talks plentifully about joy, but it nowhere talks about a "happy Christian." Happiness depends on what happens; joy does not. Remember, Jesus Christ had joy, and He prays "that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.""
— Oswald Chambers

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"I exhort you, press on in your course, and exhort all men that they may be saved."
Polycarp
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"To the good man to die is gain. The foolish fear death as the greatest of evils, the wise desire it as a rest after labors and the end of ills."
St. Ambrose
"Tied to the value of the person is the principle of servanthood. We value what we freely serve."

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Illustration of Oswald Chambers — "The Bible talks plentifully about joy, but it nowhere talks about a "happy Christian." Happiness depends on what happens; joy does not. Remember, Jesus Christ had joy, and He prays "that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.""

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, December 8, 2008

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"And in [Jesus] you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, [these early disciples] continued to teach and preach this message: "Jesus is the Messiah.""

About This Devotional

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