II Corinthians 4:5-7
"For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, Who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."
August 26th
"And He that sent Me is with Me: the Father hath not left Me alone; for I do always those things that please Him." John 8:29
Therefore could He speak, saying: "My Father has not left Me alone; for, I always do the things which please Him."
And, as the darkest hour of His life approached, in rebuke He said to Peter, "...could I not even now pray My Father, and He would immediately give Me more than twelve legions (72,000) of angels?" (Matt. 26:53). And in fetters before Pilate He said, "you could have no power against Me UNLESS..." (Jn. 19:11)!
These words are not planned to eulogize our Lord – worthy beyond words though He be. But another attempt to help you see that the steps by Jesus were paced for you and me – to set us FREE!
"My beloved Son – in Whom I take delight" (Lk. 3:22).
WHY shouldn't that be YOU?
Not the faintest reason on earth; nor yet the slightest obstacle to prevent....
YOU can be that "son" or daughter to fill His heart with joy overflowing! YOU can be that child of His Love – never left alone! YOU to speak but a word, and His heavens bow: a legion of angels to set at your side! No device on earth nor power in Hell to withstand you even a moment.
SUCH be the glory privileges He opened for all of us: for our TODAY – here and now!
It is so simple you stagger in UNbelief!
Yes, HE is that "stone of stumbling" (Isa. 8:14).
Not because He made it difficult, but because it is too simple!
Chat 5/1990 (continued tomorrow...)