The Heart House
Since the man now wanted the right kind of friends, Jesus brought with Him His good friends, Mr Love, Mr Joy, Mr Peace, Mr Goodness, and Mr Faith. You, friend, are the owner of a heart house.
Since the man now wanted the right kind of friends, Jesus brought with Him His good friends, Mr Love, Mr Joy, Mr Peace, Mr Goodness, and Mr Faith. You, friend, are the owner of a heart house.
Now I think that ivy is a very attractive plant. It keeps its colour all year, thus brightening many a dull day. It has various colours in its leaves, thus providing change from monotony. It is beautiful, but deadly.
The only thing I have to offer back to God is what He gave me through His gift of salvation and His Spirit. I can’t take any credit for who I am; I must give God all the glory. I have no reason to be proud.
Just as the adulterous heart seeks only to satisfy its lust, the godly heart seeks to avoid all such temptations. Paul wrote to Timothy and exhorted him to “flee also youthful lusts
God’s love repays abuse with kindness. It prays for mercy for its executioners. It acts unselfishly when all around are clamouring for their rights.
He simply replied, “Every day, at 12 noon Jesus comes and stands at the foot of my bed, and I see Him and He smiles and says, ‘Jim, it’s Jesus.’”
He helps those who have come to their end; By providing in Christ, our Salvation, He’s the helpless one’s wonderful Friend.
God has given the greatest love-letter telling of His love for all mankind. Imagine if they should never receive it! The great proposal of God’s love for the sinner’s happiness is an offer to be with God together, forever, and ever and ever.
So let us not in our search for pleasure, Forget our right to this priceless treasure. For Christmas is still a God-given day; And let us remember to keep it that way.
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