GOD'S BEST SECRETS (Whitaker House) is a one-page daily devotional by Andrew Murray that I read daily, and consider one of the best. It is full of challenging spiritual meat that often causes me to ponder for days. Here is a recent example:
Luke 23.46 Jesus said: "Father, into your hands I commend My spirit,. Having said this, He breathed His last." This is something very special. He gave up His spirit into the power of death, gave up all control over it and sank down into the darkness of death, where He could neither think, or pray, or will. He let go of everything, surrendered Himself completely into the Father's hands, trusting Him to care for Him in utter darkness, and in time to raise Him up again.
This has been overwhelming to me. Think about it! The Creator of all the universe, the King of Kings, The Owner of it all, set aside His position, His will, and all control over His life and destiny and entrusted His entire being and future to the Father and allowed death to swallow Him up! Incredible.!! That happened as a result of His taking all of our sin, for all of us. The reason for it was that He loved us - while we were yet sinners. He didn't have to do it!! It was His choice.
Join me this week, and spend time meditating, pondering this incredible window into the very heart of God
bh January 12, 2008
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Bonus: Listen to Hal Lindsey's message this week....on fundamental principles, one of which is raising children.
http://hallindsey.org/