The good man has his enemies. He would not be like his Lord if he had not – Spurgeon
We have a God who delights in impossibilities. Andrew Murray
Doubt? I had sooner suffer any affliction than be left to question the gospel or my own interest in it – Spurgeon
There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful than that of a continual conversation with God.
If we were without enemies we might fear that we were not the friends of God, for the friendship of the world is enmity to God- Spurgeon
To worship God in truth is to recognize Him for being who He is, and to recognize ourselves for what we are.
The best way to make a man sober is to bring him to the foot of the cross – Spurgeon
What a humbling thought it is, that so often there is earnest prayer in which the desire for our own joy or pleasure is far stronger than many desire for God's glory. No wonder there are so many unanswered prayers! Here we have the secret. God cannot be glorified when that glory is not the object of our prayers.
Andrew Murray
Patience! patience! you are always in a hurry, but God is not – Spurgeon
Faith expects from God what is beyond all expectation. Andrew Murray
Ambition, self-esteem, and self-conceit lie deep at the bottom of all men’s hearts, and often in the hearts where they are least suspected. Thousands imagine that they are humble, who cannot bear to see an equal more honoured and favoured than themselves. Few indeed can be found who rejoice heartily in a neighbour’s promotion over their own heads. The quantity of envy and jealousy in the world is a glaring proof of the prevalence of pride. Men would not envy a brother’s advancement if they had not a secret thought that their own merit was greater than his.
Let us live on our guard against this sore disease, if we make any profession of serving Christ. The harm that it has done to the Church of Christ is far beyond calculation. Let us learn to take pleasure in the prosperity of others, and to be content with the lowest place for ourselves. The rule given to the Philippians should be often before our eyes: “In lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.” The example of John the Baptist is a bright instance of the spirit at which we should aim. He said of our Lord, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” (Philippians 2:3; John 3:30)
What right have you to set up your feelings against the Word of Christ – Spurgeon
Each time, before you intercede, be quiet first, and worship God in His glory. Think of what He can do, and how He delights to hear the prayers of His redeemed people. Think of your place and privilege in Christ, and expect great things!
Andrew Murray
There is nothing so deluding as feelings. Christians cannot live by feelings. – Spurgeon
Abide in Me: These words are the command of love, which is ever only a promise in a different shape. Think of this until all feeling of burden and fear and despair pass away, and the first thought that comes as you hear of abiding in Jesus be one of bright and joyous hope.
Andrew Murray
We must all learn to hear what we do not like. The question is not, “Is it pleasant?” but, “Is it true? - Spurgeon
The holy and most glorious God invites us to come to Him, to converse with Him, to ask from Him such things as we need, and to experience what a blessing there is in fellowship with Him. He has created us in His own image and has redeemed us by His own Son, so that in prayer with Him we might find our highest glory and salvation.
Andrew Murray
He who communes with God is always at home. Spurgeon
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