Saturday, April 20, 2013

Chap. 110---Time for Meditation



"But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate
day and night." Psalms 1:2
.
"Your last thought at night, your first thought in the morning, should be of Him
in whom is centered your hope of eternal life."

"Many seem to begrudge moments spent in meditation, and the searching of
the Scriptures, and prayer, as though the time thus occupied was lost. I wish
you could all view these things in the light God would have you; for you would
then make the kingdom of heaven of the first importance.... As exercise increases
the appetite, and gives strength and healthy vigor to the body, so will devotional
exercises bring an increase of grace and spiritual vigor."

"The affections should center upon God. Contemplate His greatness, His
mercy and excellences. Let His goodness and love and perfection of character
captivate your heart."

"Converse upon His divine charms, and the heavenly
mansions He is preparing for the faithful. He whose conversation is in heaven,
is the most profitable Christian to all around him. His words are useful and
refreshing. They have a transforming power upon those who hear them."

"There is constant need of private communion with God. We must take in the
spirit of Christ if we would impart it to others. We cannot meet satanic and human
agencies combined unless we spend much time in intercourse with the Source of
all strength. There are times when we should get away from the sounds of earthly
toil and human voices, and in retired places listen to the voice of Jesus. Thus we
may taste of His love and imbibe His spirit. Thus we shall learn to crucify self."

"This course of action may seem impossible to the human mind. “I have not time,”
you may say. But when you consider the matter as it really is, you lose no time;
for when you secure the power and grace that come alone from God, you do not
accomplish the work. It is Jesus who is the real worker. “Without me,” says
Christ, “ye can do nothing.” John 15:5.... Reflection and earnest prayer will
inspire to holy endeavor."

No comments: