Comments | banzai: Submissive hope

banzai

Submissive hope

Jan 15, 2007 06:34

When a Christian grasps a promise, if he does not take it to God, he dishonours him; but when he hastens to the throne of grace, and cries, “Lord, I have nothing to recommend me but this, ‘Thou hast said it;’” then his desire shall be granted. Our heavenly Banker delights to cash his own notes. Never let the promise rust. Draw the word of promise ( Read more... )

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living_water January 15 2007, 16:36:45 UTC

"Hope is the ultimate submission... When I refuse to risk on Him in this way, I stubbornly deny that He is who He says He is."

I am going to meditate on this all day today. I need to do that.

PS Printing this one for Alex, if you don't mind?

banzai January 15 2007, 19:32:20 UTC

Not at all-I'm honored.

kari_w January 15 2007, 17:05:26 UTC

I love Spurgeon he's so matter of fact. Good quote and comment.

banzai January 15 2007, 19:32:56 UTC

Thank you!

chippa January 18 2007, 03:23:42 UTC

This is something we've been hitting on in CG with regard to obedience (relating to hope)-- we can be obedient and believe God has our best interests, or disobedient and make God out to be a liar and don't think He has control over anything. We've seen encouraging victories in a lot of our group who are choosing to be obedient to God in placing their hope in him despite circumstances. It's a blessing to witness.