Gems for March - wk 3
March 13
"And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoisted up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore." (Acts 27:40)
Don't Give Up and Don't Give in
They had already thrown overboard the rest of the food (v.38) - they gave up their source of strength. Now the anchors that secured them in the storm are released - they gave up their stability. Next the bands which held the rudder firm were released - they gave up their source of direction. After that the sail is raised, allowing the stormy wind to drive then - they gave up all control. While hoping that the ship would somehow gain the shore's safety, they gave up every means needed to assure them of a safe and successful arrival! (The Journey of life)
N.J.H. # 2915
March 14
"And ye will not come to Me, that ye might have life." (John 5:40)
The battle is fought on that one word of the WILL; the door hangs on that one hinge of the WILL. Will you obey? That is the question! Will you obey the voice of God and do as He commands you? No man can obey for you any more than he can eat and drink for you. You must eat and drink for yourself, and you must obey God for yourself. (D.L. Moody - Daily Gems)
N.J.H. # 2916
March 15
"And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light
of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light." (Revelation 22:5)
The LIGHT of heaven is the face of JESUS;
The JOY of heaven is the presence of JESUS;
The MELODY of heaven is the Name of JESUS;
The HARMONY of heaven is the praise of JESUS;
The THEME of heaven is the work of JESUS;
The EMPLOYMENT of heaven is the service of JESUS;
The FULLNESS of heaven is the Person of JESUS HIMSELF.
(Author Unknown)
N.J.H. # 2917
March 16
"Lord, teach us to pray!" (Luke 11:1)
The Power of Prayer
There is an eye that never sleeps
Beneath the wing of night;
There is an ear that never shuts,
When sink the beams of light.
There is an arm that never tires,
When human strength gives way;
There is a love that never fails,
When earthly loves decay.
That eye is fixed on seraph throngs.
That arm upholds the sky.
That ear is filled with heavenly songs,
That love is throned on high.
But there's a power which faith can wield,
When mortal aid is vain,
That eye, that arm, that love to reach,
That listening ear to gain.
That power is prayer, which soars on high.
Through Jesus to the throne,
And moves the hand which moves the world
To bring deliverance down.
(Selected)
PRAYER : The earnest, sincere expression of a felt need.
N.J.H. # 2918
