Blessings from God
Blessings from God2
Before Honour Is Humility
By C.H. Spurgeon0PSA 34:18PSA 51:17PRO 22:4ISA 66:2MAT 5:3MAT 11:29LUK 14:11PHP 2:3JAS 4:61PE 5:5C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that true humility is essential for receiving God's blessings and achieving close communion with Christ. He teaches that by emptying ourselves of pride and self, we open our hearts to be filled with God's love and grace. Spurgeon illustrates that just as Jesus descended to ascend, we must also grow downwards in humility to experience the heights of spiritual fellowship. He assures that God will bless a humble spirit abundantly, as humility prepares us to receive His gifts without pride. Ultimately, Spurgeon encourages that humility enhances every aspect of life, making it a vital quality for prayer, praise, and interaction with others.
Thoughts on Numbers Vi, Vii - Introductory
By Hudson Taylor0NUM 6:1Hudson Taylor reflects on the significance of Numbers chapters 6 and 7, sharing how his early habit of reading the Bible led him to discover profound truths during a spiritually challenging time on a missionary journey. He emphasizes the transition from the Old Covenant, where blessings were temporary, to the New Covenant, where believers experience fullness and permanence in Christ. Taylor highlights the importance of separation to God, which leads to divine blessings and acceptable service, encouraging prayerful engagement with Scripture to uncover deeper meanings. He expresses gratitude for the revelations received and hopes they will benefit others as they have benefited him.