Sin has the devil for its father, shame for its companion, and death for its wages! See the evil effects of sin!
Sin has corrupted us. As poison corrupts the blood, so sin corrupts the soul.
Sin has degraded us of our honor. God made us in His own image, but sin has made us like devils!
"You are of your father the Devil and you want to carry out your father's desires!" John 8:44.
Sin disquiets the peace of the soul. "There is no peace, for the wicked." Isaiah 57:21. Whatever defiles--disturbs. Sin creates fears and there is "torment in fear." Sin makes sad convulsions in the conscience.
Judas was so terrified with guilt and horror that he hanged himself, to quiet his conscience. In order to ease his conscience, he threw himself into hell!
Sin produces all temporal evil. Sin is the Trojan Horse, which has sword, and famine and pestilence,
in its belly. Sin is a coal, which not only blackens, but burns. Sin creates all our troubles; it puts gravel
into our bread, and wormwood in our cup. Sin rots the name, consumes the estate, buries loved ones.
Sin, unrepented of, brings final damnation. The canker which breeds in the rose is the cause of its perishing. Just so, the corruptions which breed in men's souls are the cause of their damning. Sin's pleasure will turn to sorrow at last. Like the book the prophet ate, sin is sweet in the mouth, but bitter in the belly. Sin brings the wrath of God!
- Thomas Watson
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
The Evil Effects of Sin
Sin has the devil for its father, shame for its companion, and death for its wages! See the evil effects of sin!
Sin has corrupted us. As poison corrupts the blood, so sin corrupts the soul.
Sin has degraded us of our honor. God made us in His own image, but sin has made us like devils!
"You are of your father the Devil and you want to carry out your father's desires!" John 8:44.
Sin disquiets the peace of the soul. "There is no peace, for the wicked." Isaiah 57:21. Whatever defiles--disturbs. Sin creates fears and there is "torment in fear." Sin makes sad convulsions in the conscience.
Judas was so terrified with guilt and horror that he hanged himself, to quiet his conscience. In order to ease his conscience, he threw himself into hell!
Sin produces all temporal evil. Sin is the Trojan Horse, which has sword, and famine and pestilence,
in its belly. Sin is a coal, which not only blackens, but burns. Sin creates all our troubles; it puts gravel
into our bread, and wormwood in our cup. Sin rots the name, consumes the estate, buries loved ones.
Sin, unrepented of, brings final damnation. The canker which breeds in the rose is the cause of its perishing. Just so, the corruptions which breed in men's souls are the cause of their damning. Sin's pleasure will turn to sorrow at last. Like the book the prophet ate, sin is sweet in the mouth, but bitter in the belly. Sin brings the wrath of God!
- Thomas Watson
Sin has corrupted us. As poison corrupts the blood, so sin corrupts the soul.
Sin has degraded us of our honor. God made us in His own image, but sin has made us like devils!
"You are of your father the Devil and you want to carry out your father's desires!" John 8:44.
Sin disquiets the peace of the soul. "There is no peace, for the wicked." Isaiah 57:21. Whatever defiles--disturbs. Sin creates fears and there is "torment in fear." Sin makes sad convulsions in the conscience.
Judas was so terrified with guilt and horror that he hanged himself, to quiet his conscience. In order to ease his conscience, he threw himself into hell!
Sin produces all temporal evil. Sin is the Trojan Horse, which has sword, and famine and pestilence,
in its belly. Sin is a coal, which not only blackens, but burns. Sin creates all our troubles; it puts gravel
into our bread, and wormwood in our cup. Sin rots the name, consumes the estate, buries loved ones.
Sin, unrepented of, brings final damnation. The canker which breeds in the rose is the cause of its perishing. Just so, the corruptions which breed in men's souls are the cause of their damning. Sin's pleasure will turn to sorrow at last. Like the book the prophet ate, sin is sweet in the mouth, but bitter in the belly. Sin brings the wrath of God!
- Thomas Watson
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Promised Rest
"Come unto Me all you who labor and are heavy laden--and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
"I will give you rest." What a claim to make! To impart rest of soul to another lies beyond the power of the most exalted creature. Neither Confucius, Buddha, nor Mohammed ever made such a claim as this!
As Christ is the only One who can bestow rest of soul, so there is no true rest to be found apart from Him. The creature cannot impart it. The world cannot communicate it. We ourselves cannot, by any efforts of our own, manufacture it. One of the most pathetic sights in the world is to behold the unregenerate, vainly seeking happiness and contentment in the things of time and sense and finding that these are all broken cisterns which can hold no water. They are like the poor woman mentioned in Mark 5:26, who "had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better--she grew worse!"
What is the nature of this "rest" which Christ gives to all who truly come to Him? It is a spiritual rest, a satisfying rest, "rest for the soul" as the Savior declares later in this passage. It is such a rest as this world can neither give nor take away.
It is a rest from that vain and wearisome quest, which engages and absorbs the sinner, before the Spirit of God opens his eyes to see his folly and moves him to seek after the true riches. It is indeed pitiful to behold those who are made for eternity wasting their time and energies wandering from object to object, searching for that which cannot satisfy them, only to be vexed by repeated and incessant disappointments. And thus it is with all until they come to Christ, for He has written over all the pursuits and pleasures of this world, "Whoever drinks of this water shall thirst again!" (John 4:13)
Forcibly was that fact exemplified by the case of Solomon, who was provided with everything which the carnal heart could desire, and who gratified his lusts to the full, only to find that, "Behold, all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind!" (Eccl. 1:14). It is from this vexation of spirit, that Christ delivers His people, for He declares "whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him--shall never thirst!" (John 4:14)
- A. W. Pink
"I will give you rest." What a claim to make! To impart rest of soul to another lies beyond the power of the most exalted creature. Neither Confucius, Buddha, nor Mohammed ever made such a claim as this!
As Christ is the only One who can bestow rest of soul, so there is no true rest to be found apart from Him. The creature cannot impart it. The world cannot communicate it. We ourselves cannot, by any efforts of our own, manufacture it. One of the most pathetic sights in the world is to behold the unregenerate, vainly seeking happiness and contentment in the things of time and sense and finding that these are all broken cisterns which can hold no water. They are like the poor woman mentioned in Mark 5:26, who "had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better--she grew worse!"
What is the nature of this "rest" which Christ gives to all who truly come to Him? It is a spiritual rest, a satisfying rest, "rest for the soul" as the Savior declares later in this passage. It is such a rest as this world can neither give nor take away.
It is a rest from that vain and wearisome quest, which engages and absorbs the sinner, before the Spirit of God opens his eyes to see his folly and moves him to seek after the true riches. It is indeed pitiful to behold those who are made for eternity wasting their time and energies wandering from object to object, searching for that which cannot satisfy them, only to be vexed by repeated and incessant disappointments. And thus it is with all until they come to Christ, for He has written over all the pursuits and pleasures of this world, "Whoever drinks of this water shall thirst again!" (John 4:13)
Forcibly was that fact exemplified by the case of Solomon, who was provided with everything which the carnal heart could desire, and who gratified his lusts to the full, only to find that, "Behold, all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind!" (Eccl. 1:14). It is from this vexation of spirit, that Christ delivers His people, for He declares "whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him--shall never thirst!" (John 4:14)
- A. W. Pink
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Life of George Whitefield
Book Review by Mack Tomlinson
GEORGE WHITEFIELD
A DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY
(2 vols, 1172p, cloth bound)
E. A. Johnston
Foreword by J. I. Packer
0A
Preface by Richard Owen Roberts
Dr. Daniel L. Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N. C., has said regarding this new definitive biography on the life of George Whitefield: “The time is right for a new biography of George Whitefield, the powerful evangelist of the First Great Awakening. That book has arrived.”
But some scholars and students of the life of Whitefield, the 18th century evangelist, might be tempted to disagree with Akin’s assessment of the need of another biogra phy. After all, there have been a number of high quality biographies already available and in print. One could mention the massive 2 volume biographies by both Luke Tyerman and Arnold Dallimore, as well as the single volumes by John Gilles, and the recent Banner of Truth reprint of the Life & Times of George Whitefield by Robert Philip, first published in 1837. Then there is the wonderful journal of Whitefield, also published by Banner of Truth.
Still, when one gives even a quick perusal of Johnston’s new two volume biography, he quickly feels gratitude that Dr. Johnston has made a valuable contribution to the existing works already written on Whitefield. As Joel Beeke of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary has said, “In this massive biography . . . we find immense stimulation to rekindle the psalmist’s prayer, ‘It is time, Lord, for thee to work.” And David Dockery, president of Union University, describes these two volumes as illuminating and informative . . . an inspiring portrait of the great 18th century evangelist."
Even If a person has read every biography in print on Whitefield, they will be glad that they took the effort in reading this one for several reasons. First, it is filled with historic and contemporary quotes and antidotes in a very balanced way; second, this biography is written in a way that is full of life and reality, for both the mind and the heart. It is full of life, warm, accurate, and scholarly. Finally, Johnston clearly reveals Whitefield’s faults and does not fall into the trap of giving the reader an unrealistic and purely romantic biography.
It is interesting to note that Dr. Johnston begins volume one with a chapter on Whitefield’s death, probably to show how Whitefield lived his life on the last day he was alive on the earth. As the author states in chapter one, “This aspect and momentous event [his final day and his death] has been paid too little attention by previous biographers, for it marks the end of a preaching ministry that shook several continents and stirred a sleeping church.”
The author provides 27 chapters in volume one, and moves on after the first chapter to deal with numerous areas of the life and ministry of Whitefield, including his birth, his days at Oxford, his ordination and early ministry, his sea journeys and initial itinerant ministry to the state of Georgia in the U. S., the opened and closed doors Whitefield encountered, Whitefield again in America from 1739-1741, the Great Awakening in the N ew England colonies, his triumphs and trials, his relationship with Jonathan Edwa rds, doctrinal divisions, his theology, and his return back to Britain, particularly in Scotland.
Volume two then proceeds through 33 chapters to take up a look at Whitefield’s marriage, the revival at Cambuslang in Scotland, his labors in the midst of various trials, the mob riots and persecutions, his third through seventh visits to America, his very real and ongoing health issues, the death of his wife, his last period of ministry in Great Britain, and then his funeral. The six appendices that conclude the work include Jonathan Edwards’ letter to Whitefield, publications of works by, for, and against Whitefield, noteworthy information on the evangelist, J. I. Packer on Whitefield, a centennial commemoration, and thoughts on the whereabouts of material on Whitefield, plus an extensive primary and secondary bibliography.
One could argue that Johnston depends too much on the numerous quotes he gives from 18th century sources, as well as previous biographers. In my opinion, this is far from the case. Yes, there are numerous quotations cited throughout both volumes, but it only adds to the content and quality of the record Dr. Johnston provides.
This biography is full of life, reality, scholarship, and documentation. It is indeed well worth the time it takes to read, whether for one well acquainted with Whitefield or for the person who has never read a biography on him.
Perhaps the most popular biography on Whitefield currently is the 2 volumes by Arnold Dallimore. But with the publication of Dr. Johnston’s new work, the perspective of Dr. Ted Rendall seems accurate: “Others have written biographies of the herald of the 18th century revival, but Johnston has done his homework and presents new information and insights about Whitefield not included even in Dallimore’s work." Evangelist Al Whittinghill expresses my sentiments very well about this new biography when he says, “In a wonderful blending of scholarship, passion and careful research, Dr. Johnston sets forth nugget after nugget of insight and information in this remarkable exposition of the man and the preacher, George Whitefield."
We heartily commend the close and prayerful reading of this monumental work and are thankful for its coming forth to Christ’s church at such a time as this when nations more than ever need true preachers of the everlasting gospel.
- Mack Tomlinson
About the author
E. A. Johnston, Ph.D, D.B.S., is a fellow of the Stephen Olford Institute for Bi blical Preaching and the author of several books , including A Heart Awake: The Authorized Biography of J. S idlow Baxter (Baker, 2005).
Available through bookshops, or from:
Reformation Heritage Books, www.heritagebooks.org,
or direct from Tentmaker Publications
www.tentmakerpublications.com
GEORGE WHITEFIELD
A DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY
(2 vols, 1172p, cloth bound)
E. A. Johnston
Foreword by J. I. Packer
0A
Preface by Richard Owen Roberts
Dr. Daniel L. Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N. C., has said regarding this new definitive biography on the life of George Whitefield: “The time is right for a new biography of George Whitefield, the powerful evangelist of the First Great Awakening. That book has arrived.”
But some scholars and students of the life of Whitefield, the 18th century evangelist, might be tempted to disagree with Akin’s assessment of the need of another biogra phy. After all, there have been a number of high quality biographies already available and in print. One could mention the massive 2 volume biographies by both Luke Tyerman and Arnold Dallimore, as well as the single volumes by John Gilles, and the recent Banner of Truth reprint of the Life & Times of George Whitefield by Robert Philip, first published in 1837. Then there is the wonderful journal of Whitefield, also published by Banner of Truth.
Still, when one gives even a quick perusal of Johnston’s new two volume biography, he quickly feels gratitude that Dr. Johnston has made a valuable contribution to the existing works already written on Whitefield. As Joel Beeke of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary has said, “In this massive biography . . . we find immense stimulation to rekindle the psalmist’s prayer, ‘It is time, Lord, for thee to work.” And David Dockery, president of Union University, describes these two volumes as illuminating and informative . . . an inspiring portrait of the great 18th century evangelist."
Even If a person has read every biography in print on Whitefield, they will be glad that they took the effort in reading this one for several reasons. First, it is filled with historic and contemporary quotes and antidotes in a very balanced way; second, this biography is written in a way that is full of life and reality, for both the mind and the heart. It is full of life, warm, accurate, and scholarly. Finally, Johnston clearly reveals Whitefield’s faults and does not fall into the trap of giving the reader an unrealistic and purely romantic biography.
It is interesting to note that Dr. Johnston begins volume one with a chapter on Whitefield’s death, probably to show how Whitefield lived his life on the last day he was alive on the earth. As the author states in chapter one, “This aspect and momentous event [his final day and his death] has been paid too little attention by previous biographers, for it marks the end of a preaching ministry that shook several continents and stirred a sleeping church.”
The author provides 27 chapters in volume one, and moves on after the first chapter to deal with numerous areas of the life and ministry of Whitefield, including his birth, his days at Oxford, his ordination and early ministry, his sea journeys and initial itinerant ministry to the state of Georgia in the U. S., the opened and closed doors Whitefield encountered, Whitefield again in America from 1739-1741, the Great Awakening in the N ew England colonies, his triumphs and trials, his relationship with Jonathan Edwa rds, doctrinal divisions, his theology, and his return back to Britain, particularly in Scotland.
Volume two then proceeds through 33 chapters to take up a look at Whitefield’s marriage, the revival at Cambuslang in Scotland, his labors in the midst of various trials, the mob riots and persecutions, his third through seventh visits to America, his very real and ongoing health issues, the death of his wife, his last period of ministry in Great Britain, and then his funeral. The six appendices that conclude the work include Jonathan Edwards’ letter to Whitefield, publications of works by, for, and against Whitefield, noteworthy information on the evangelist, J. I. Packer on Whitefield, a centennial commemoration, and thoughts on the whereabouts of material on Whitefield, plus an extensive primary and secondary bibliography.
One could argue that Johnston depends too much on the numerous quotes he gives from 18th century sources, as well as previous biographers. In my opinion, this is far from the case. Yes, there are numerous quotations cited throughout both volumes, but it only adds to the content and quality of the record Dr. Johnston provides.
This biography is full of life, reality, scholarship, and documentation. It is indeed well worth the time it takes to read, whether for one well acquainted with Whitefield or for the person who has never read a biography on him.
Perhaps the most popular biography on Whitefield currently is the 2 volumes by Arnold Dallimore. But with the publication of Dr. Johnston’s new work, the perspective of Dr. Ted Rendall seems accurate: “Others have written biographies of the herald of the 18th century revival, but Johnston has done his homework and presents new information and insights about Whitefield not included even in Dallimore’s work." Evangelist Al Whittinghill expresses my sentiments very well about this new biography when he says, “In a wonderful blending of scholarship, passion and careful research, Dr. Johnston sets forth nugget after nugget of insight and information in this remarkable exposition of the man and the preacher, George Whitefield."
We heartily commend the close and prayerful reading of this monumental work and are thankful for its coming forth to Christ’s church at such a time as this when nations more than ever need true preachers of the everlasting gospel.
- Mack Tomlinson
About the author
E. A. Johnston, Ph.D, D.B.S., is a fellow of the Stephen Olford Institute for Bi blical Preaching and the author of several books , including A Heart Awake: The Authorized Biography of J. S idlow Baxter (Baker, 2005).
Available through bookshops, or from:
Reformation Heritage Books, www.heritagebooks.org,
or direct from Tentmaker Publications
www.tentmakerpublications.com
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Sermons without Words
When you are tempted to complain and have self-pity at the narrowness of your circumstances and the limitations of your sphere, remember that for thirty years, Jesus found room in a humble peasant home for worthy living and for service, not unfitted to His exalted character.
If you can do nothing but live a true Christian life--patient, gentle, kindly, pure--in your home, in society, and at your daily duty, then you will perform a service of great value and leave many blessings in the world. Such a life is a little gospel, telling in sermons without words, the wonderful story of the cross of Christ.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:16
- J. R. Miller
If you can do nothing but live a true Christian life--patient, gentle, kindly, pure--in your home, in society, and at your daily duty, then you will perform a service of great value and leave many blessings in the world. Such a life is a little gospel, telling in sermons without words, the wonderful story of the cross of Christ.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:16
- J. R. Miller
Monday, February 2, 2009
The Happy Man
The happy man was born in the city of Regeneration, in the village of Repentance unto Life. He has a large estate in the county of Christian Contentment.
He was educated at the School of Obedience and often does jobs of Self-denial.
He wears the garment of Humility, and has a suit always on when he goes to Court, called the Robe of Christ's Righteousness.
He has to travel through the world on his way to heaven, but he walks through it as fast
as he can. All his business along the way is to make himself and others happy. He often walks
in the valley of Self-Abasement, and sometimes climbs the mountains of Heavenly-Mindedness.
He breakfasts every morning on heavenly food, and sups every evening on the same. He has food
to eat, which the world knows nothing of, and his drink is the sincere milk of the Word of God.
Thus happy he lives--and happy he dies.
Happy is he who has gospel submission in his will, the love of God in his affections, true peace in his conscience, sincere divinity in his breast, the Redeemer's yoke on his neck, the vain world under his feet, and a crown of glory over his head!
Happy is the life of that man who believes firmly, prays fervently, walks patiently, labors abundantly,
lives holy, dies daily, watches his heart, guards his senses, redeems his time, loves Christ, and longs for glory!
"Happy is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers." Psalm 1:1-3
- Lachlan MacKenzie
He was educated at the School of Obedience and often does jobs of Self-denial.
He wears the garment of Humility, and has a suit always on when he goes to Court, called the Robe of Christ's Righteousness.
He has to travel through the world on his way to heaven, but he walks through it as fast
as he can. All his business along the way is to make himself and others happy. He often walks
in the valley of Self-Abasement, and sometimes climbs the mountains of Heavenly-Mindedness.
He breakfasts every morning on heavenly food, and sups every evening on the same. He has food
to eat, which the world knows nothing of, and his drink is the sincere milk of the Word of God.
Thus happy he lives--and happy he dies.
Happy is he who has gospel submission in his will, the love of God in his affections, true peace in his conscience, sincere divinity in his breast, the Redeemer's yoke on his neck, the vain world under his feet, and a crown of glory over his head!
Happy is the life of that man who believes firmly, prays fervently, walks patiently, labors abundantly,
lives holy, dies daily, watches his heart, guards his senses, redeems his time, loves Christ, and longs for glory!
"Happy is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers." Psalm 1:1-3
- Lachlan MacKenzie
Sunday, February 1, 2009
A Meditation on the Power of God's Acts
It was a small, simple rain fall--no down pour, no deluge--just a simple rain this past Monday and Tuesday in Paducah, Kentucky. I wasn't there, but was given two first-hand accounts from close friends of mine who live there. A small gentle rain that brought the town and the entire area, including across the state line north in Illinois, to a complete standstill. Thousands lost electrical power and many still do not have it. Because of a simple rain--combined with one other factor--the temperature.
When God combines those two simple, yet very big factors, His amazing power is quickly seen in nature. Seen in such a way that it brings the earth, its inhabitants, and all activities to a stand still. Men quickly see that they are limited, frail, completely dependent, and very vulnerable.
This is what happened in Paducah and the surrounding area, as virtually every tree in the area was damaged; some areas there look like a war zone. Approximately 1-2 inches of ice covered everything, followed by 2-3 inches of snow. The weight of the ice was such that, at least in one instance, a telephone pole snapped and fell, pulling down the lines, simply because of the sheer weight of the ice.
Ice falling from the sky snaps a telephone pole. Only God can do that.
Single blades of grass were surrounded by 2 inches of ice encircling them. Only God can do that.
But do we notice God in it? Does it cause our hearts to immediately gravitate to Him? Do we see it as the amazing and immediate power of God or only as nature, or worst, as mother nature?
The power of God coming through a gentle rain and some freezing temps. It is often the case that we see the glory and the power of God, not just in the huge events of nature, such as hurricane Katrina, a tornado, or a powerful lightning storm. The "smaller" acts of God in nature are just as powerful and amazing-- an ice storm that comes with a whisper, that comes calling softly, all the time saying, "Look and behold the power of God." Let him who has eyes to see, see the power of God in the soft coming of ice that brings man's ways to a stop and brings God's power to the fore front. Jesus commands the rain to come and then He turns His thermostat down, and look what happens.
Tonight, I looked up at a half moon, blazing in the north Texas sky, shining in its glory; Jesus is upholding that moon tonight by the very word of His power; does it amaze me still? When I see it, do I stop and talk to the One who is holding it up at that moment? His name is Jesus and He is my Saviour, the One who loves me and keeps me by the same mighty power--its He who is daily revealing His power in all kinds of ways, and it is there for us to see and stand amazed.
We can behold the power of God daily--if we will; if we will open our eyes and see God in it all. What have you seen this past week, even today, that put you in awe and made you say, "Behold, the power of God!"
- Mack T.
When God combines those two simple, yet very big factors, His amazing power is quickly seen in nature. Seen in such a way that it brings the earth, its inhabitants, and all activities to a stand still. Men quickly see that they are limited, frail, completely dependent, and very vulnerable.
This is what happened in Paducah and the surrounding area, as virtually every tree in the area was damaged; some areas there look like a war zone. Approximately 1-2 inches of ice covered everything, followed by 2-3 inches of snow. The weight of the ice was such that, at least in one instance, a telephone pole snapped and fell, pulling down the lines, simply because of the sheer weight of the ice.
Ice falling from the sky snaps a telephone pole. Only God can do that.
Single blades of grass were surrounded by 2 inches of ice encircling them. Only God can do that.
But do we notice God in it? Does it cause our hearts to immediately gravitate to Him? Do we see it as the amazing and immediate power of God or only as nature, or worst, as mother nature?
The power of God coming through a gentle rain and some freezing temps. It is often the case that we see the glory and the power of God, not just in the huge events of nature, such as hurricane Katrina, a tornado, or a powerful lightning storm. The "smaller" acts of God in nature are just as powerful and amazing-- an ice storm that comes with a whisper, that comes calling softly, all the time saying, "Look and behold the power of God." Let him who has eyes to see, see the power of God in the soft coming of ice that brings man's ways to a stop and brings God's power to the fore front. Jesus commands the rain to come and then He turns His thermostat down, and look what happens.
Tonight, I looked up at a half moon, blazing in the north Texas sky, shining in its glory; Jesus is upholding that moon tonight by the very word of His power; does it amaze me still? When I see it, do I stop and talk to the One who is holding it up at that moment? His name is Jesus and He is my Saviour, the One who loves me and keeps me by the same mighty power--its He who is daily revealing His power in all kinds of ways, and it is there for us to see and stand amazed.
We can behold the power of God daily--if we will; if we will open our eyes and see God in it all. What have you seen this past week, even today, that put you in awe and made you say, "Behold, the power of God!"
- Mack T.
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