Grace and Peace
Grace and Peace2
The Father
By F.B. Meyer0MAT 11:27ROM 8:15EPH 1:2EPH 1:17EPH 2:18EPH 3:14EPH 4:5EPH 5:20EPH 6:23F.B. Meyer emphasizes the necessity of recognizing God as our Father to fully experience His grace and peace, which are essential for our spiritual well-being. He illustrates how Jesus lived in constant communion with the Father, drawing strength and guidance from Him, and encourages believers to adopt a similar relationship. Meyer highlights the glory of being children of God and the access we have to the Father through prayer, urging us to appreciate the depth of this relationship. He reminds us that all earthly fatherhoods reflect the divine Fatherhood, and that gratitude should be our response to all circumstances, trusting in God's perfect love. Ultimately, he assures that the peace of God will envelop our hearts as we embrace our identity as His children.
Letters: The Misses Church, Glasgow (1)
By Andrew Bonar0PSA 1:3ISA 41:10JHN 14:27JHN 15:15ACT 27:23ROM 15:13GAL 6:6PHP 4:72TI 4:171PE 5:10Andrew Bonar addresses the sisters of the Misses Church in Glasgow, expressing his heartfelt wishes for grace, mercy, and peace to be with them, emphasizing the certainty of these blessings. He encourages them to engage deeply with the Word of God, likening its reverence to that of the High Priest entering the Holy of Holies. Bonar reflects on the strength Paul received from the Lord during his trials, drawing parallels to the support Christ provides to His followers. He invites the sisters to share their learnings from Bournemouth, highlighting the importance of communication and prayer among friends. Bonar concludes with a reminder of the love Christ has for His followers, akin to His affection for the sisters at Bethany.