Post by 4him on Aug 10, 2010 18:21:42 GMT -7
Have just been given a marvellous book by FB Meyer. So far I've just read the first few chapters, but already have come across some real gems from this book, and would like to share them.
Here's a great quote which expands upon that wonderful confession of the apostle Paul's about how Christ's strength is made perfect in our weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
"It is necessary that God should have room in which to work: emptiness to receive him; weakness to be empowered by him. It is unto the empty branch that the vine sap pours; to the hollowed basin that the water flows. The weakness of the child gives scope for the man's strength. The need of the countless multitudes that thronged Christ's earthly life gave him opportunity for the working of his miracles and the putting forth of his power. The lower the platform, the greater the proof of what God can be and do to those who trust him. Take heart therefore, if you can see yourself in any of those that are summoned to your view by the roll call of want and weariness and sin. The prime blessedness of the kingdom of heaven is for the poor in spirit, the persecuted and the tempted, the wandering sheep and the famishing child "
In Jesus,
John