Illumination

“The more closely connected man is with the source of all knowledge and wisdom, the more he will feel that he must advance in intellectual and spiritual attainments. The opening of God’s Word is always followed by a remarkable opening and strengthening of man’s faculties; for the entrance of His words giveth light. By contemplationContinue reading “Illumination”

Ability and purpose

I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. Job 42:2 Every day, we must acknowledge that God can do everything– anything beyond what we ask or think, and that no purpose or plan of his can be withheld from him. God is in control. YourContinue reading “Ability and purpose”

Answer to prayer

The answer may come with sudden velocity and overpowering might, or it may be delayed for days and weeks, and our faith receive a trial. But God knows how and when to answer our prayer. It is our part of the work to put ourselves in connection with the divine channel. God is responsible forContinue reading “Answer to prayer”

He never makes a mistake

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5 “When we go to the Source of power, we know that we shall receive that intelligence and wisdom which comes from a pure source, which is notContinue reading “He never makes a mistake”

Purposes veiled in mystery

God’s purposes are often veiled in mystery; they are incomprehensible to finite minds; but He who sees the end from the beginning knows better than we. What we need is to cleanse us from earthliness, to perfect our Christian character, that the robe of Christ’s righteousness shall be put upon us…. Faith, patience, forbearance, heavenly-mindedness,Continue reading “Purposes veiled in mystery”

Blessed be Him who has not turned away my prayer

Psalm 66 by King David Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! 2 Sing out the honor of His name; Make His praise glorious. 3 Say to God, “How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power Your enemies shall submit themselves to You. 4 All the earth shall worship YouContinue reading “Blessed be Him who has not turned away my prayer”

#Pray4Togo

Hi Friends! The pastor is still being held in prison in Togo. 😦 Please: Join the Seventh-day Adventist world church in prayer and fasting for two Adventists imprisoned in Togo. Pastor Antonio Monteiro and church member Bruno Amah have been falsely detained for eight months. Even though there is no evidence of guilt, the menContinue reading “#Pray4Togo”

Daniel’s secret

“Daniel’s clearness of mind and firmness of purpose, his power in acquiring knowledge and in resisting temptation, were due in a great degree to the plainness of his diet, in connection with his life of prayer…” Youth’s Instructor, July 9, 1903, Ellen G. White