Daily Devotional John 12:21

[ricky023]

“We would see Jesus  John 12:21"

Evermore the worldling’s cry is, “Who will show us any good?” He seeks satisfaction in earthly comforts, enjoyments, and riches. But the quickened sinner knows of only one good. “O that I knew where I might find Him!” When he is truly awakened to feel his guilt, if you could pour the gold of India at his feet, he would say, “Take it away: I want to find Him.” It is a blessed thing for a man, when he has brought his desires into a focus, so that they all centre in one object. When he has fifty different desires, his heart resembles a mere of stagnant water, spread out into a marsh, breeding miasma and pestilence; but when all his desires are brought into one channel, his heart becomes like a river of pure water, running swiftly to fertilize the fields. Happy is he who hath one desire, if that one desire be set on Christ, though it may not yet have been realized. If Jesus be a soul’s desire, it is a blessed sign of divine work within. Such a man will never be content with mere ordinances. He will say, “I want Christ; I must have him—mere ordinances are of no use to me; I want himself; do not offer me these; you offer me the empty pitcher, while I am dying of thirst; give me water, or I die. Jesus is my soul’s desire. I would see Jesus!”

Is this thy condition, my reader, at this moment? Hast thou but one desire, and is that after Christ? Then thou art not far from the kingdom of heaven. Hast thou but one wish in thy heart, and that one wish that thou mayst be washed from all thy sins in Jesus’ blood? Canst thou really say, “I would give all I have to be a Christian; I would give up everything I have and hope for, if I might but feel that I have an interest in Christ?” Then, despite all thy fears, be of good cheer, the Lord loveth thee, and thou shalt come out into daylight soon, and rejoice in the liberty wherewith Christ makes men free.

[SUPERCOACH]

Amen.

[Chechem]

Preacher,

I haven't seen you posting on the Daily Thread, so I came here to speak to you.  My elderly Aunt was hospitalized yesterday with heart problems.  I'd had hoped to hear from you after I posted about it yesterday. 

You've become a friend, and even though I'm not religious, I appreciate your posts and religious leadership.  I'm pleased that there is a place on this forum for such discussions.

This afternoon I learned that my aunt was released for home recovery; no permanent damage.  She was very relieved; she was frightened when I talked with her yesterday.

Please keep her in your prayers, Preacher.  You are my sky pilot.

[XBAMA]

Amen Ricky ...


while I am not in the same religious galaxy as Ricky I do believe Prayer works .
I will say a Prayer for Chechs aunt too if that is alright ...

[Chechem]

Amen Ricky ...


while I am not in the same religious galaxy as Ricky I do believe Prayer works .
I will say a Prayer for Chechs aunt too if that is alright ...

Of course.  Thanks.

[Terrie1959]

lifting prayers also!

[ricky023]

I will pray for her and believing God for the healing. It is such an honor to take any person family or friend before the Lord in Prayer. God Bless!

[Chechem]

I will pray for her and believing God for the healing. It is such an honor to take any person family or friend before the Lord in Prayer. God Bless!

Thanks, big guy.  I appreciate it.

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