Key Scripture: John 15:5c. … for without Me you can do nothing. Key Idea: The one lesson of the parable is–as surely, as naturally as the branch abides in the vine, You can abide in Christ. For this He is the true Vine; for this God is the Husbandman; for this you are a branch.… Continue reading Can Do Nothing, Day 13
Tag: Humility
He Cleanses, Day 6
Key Scripture: John 15:2b. … and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Key Idea: All that is inconsistent with the most entire devotion to Christ’s service must be removed. — Murray Pray for revelation: O our holy Husbandman, cleanse and cut away all that there is in us… Continue reading He Cleanses, Day 6
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.
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.
Be Impartial and Fair: James 2:1-12
James 2:1-12 2:1. My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2:2. For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 2:3. and you pay… Continue reading Be Impartial and Fair: James 2:1-12
Ask for Wisdom: James 1:5-12
James 1:5-12 1:5. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 1:6. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the… Continue reading Ask for Wisdom: James 1:5-12
Only a Branch
Closing Thought. ONLY A BRANCH “I am the vine, ye are the branches.” –John 15:5 “Tis only a little Branch, A thing so fragile and weak, But that little Branch hath a message true To give, could it only speak. “I’m only a little Branch, I live by a life not mine, For the sap… Continue reading Only a Branch
Even as I Have Loved You, Day25
Key Scripture: John 15:12. “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Key Idea: … we shall see that it is not the question of what we feel able to accomplish, but of what Christ is able to work in us. These high and holy commands–“Obey, even as I!… Continue reading Even as I Have Loved You, Day25