I CAN RESIST EVERYTHING EXCEPT TEMPTATION.
— Oscar Wilde
Only a sight of his glory, and nothing else, will truly satisfy God’s people.
The hearts of believers are like a magnetized needle which cannot rest until it is pointing north. So also, a believer, magnetized by the love of Christ, will always be restless until he or she comes to Christ and beholds his glory.
— John Owen
"The hearts of believers ...." This week, have been ruminating on how God knows what is in my heart; on how, when choosing who truly desires heaven, the Lord simply looks into hearts:
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Searching all internal parts of his being."
Proverbs 20:27
I find this terrifying. I know the machinations of my own heart.
1 Timothy 1:15
ReplyDelete'Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst.'
Greg, Jesus didn't come to save pure hearted people cause there are nono, but those just like you and me.....
Of which I am often the worst too....
Ah, the perfect, comforting reply! Thank you. My terror and frustration are reduced. You do not always have to find the perfect reply. I do not expect it. But, it is fun when it happens. :)
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