Andrew Murray XIII. 1 Corinthians 15: 24-28.–“Then cometh the end, when He shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when He shall have put down all rule, and all authority and power. For He must reign till He hath put all enemies under His feet. The last enemy that shall be… Continue reading THAT GOD MAY BE ALL IN ALL.
Month: June 2009
THE SOURCE OF POWER IN PRAYER.
Andrew Murray XII. Romans 8: 26-27.–Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh… Continue reading THE SOURCE OF POWER IN PRAYER.
TRIUMPH OF FAITH.
Andrew Murray XI. John 4: 50.–And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him. Let me quote from the Gospel according to St. John, the 4th chapter, beginning at the 46th verse: “So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where He made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman… Continue reading TRIUMPH OF FAITH.
JOY IN THE HOLY GHOST.
Andrew Murray X. Romans 14: 17.—For the Kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. In this text we have the earthly revelation of the work of the Trinity. The Kingdom of God is righteousness; that represents the work of the Father. The foundations of… Continue reading JOY IN THE HOLY GHOST.
DEAD WITH CHRIST.
Andrew Murray IX. Gal. 2: 20.–I am crucified with Christ. The Revised Version properly has the above text “I have been crucified with Christ.” In this connection, let us read the story of a man who was literally crucified with Christ. We may use all the narrative of Christ’s work upon earth in the flesh… Continue reading DEAD WITH CHRIST.
THE COMPLETE SURRENDER.
Andrew Murray VIII. Genesis 39: 1-3.–Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him at the hands of the Ishmaelites, which had brought him down thither. And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house… Continue reading THE COMPLETE SURRENDER.
CHRIST’S HUMILITY OUR SALVATION.
Andrew Murray VII. Philippians 2: 5-8.–“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” All are familiar with this wonderful passage. Paul is speaking about one of the most simple, practical things in daily life,–humility; and in connection… Continue reading CHRIST’S HUMILITY OUR SALVATION.
CHRIST OUR LIFE.
Andrew Murray VI. Colossians 3: 4.–Christ who is our life. One question that rises in every mind is this: “How can I live that life of perfect trust in God?” Many do not know the right answer, or the full answer. It is this: “Christ must live it in me.” That is what He became… Continue reading CHRIST OUR LIFE.
THE KINGDOM FIRST.
Andrew Murray V. Matt 6: 33.–Seek ye first the kingdom of God. You have heard what need there is of unity in Christian life and Christian work. And where is the bond of unity between the life of the Church, the life of the individual believer and the work to be done among the heathen?… Continue reading THE KINGDOM FIRST.
ENTRANCE INTO REST.
Andrew Murray IV. Hebrews 4: 1.–Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into His rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. Hebrews 4: 11.–Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. I want, in the… Continue reading ENTRANCE INTO REST.