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« on: October 07, 2005, 08:21:29 AM »

October 7

STEPPING HEAVENWARD

"And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of Christ."-- 2Th_3:5 (R.V.).

THE BELOVED disciple greets his companions as sharing "in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ" (Rev_1:9). It is a noble combination; as though the royalty of Christian character were in proportion to the share we have in the quiet waiting of our Lord. He waited patiently from all eternity, until the fullness of the times had come, and the hour of His Incarnation struck; He waited patiently for thirty years in Nazareth, whilst preparing for His life-work. When He returned in triumph to the Father, He sat down at His right hand until His enemies were made His footstool. Throughout the ages He quietly waits, in sure expectation of the destined end, when all rule and authority and power shall be put down. All the anguish of the world lies on His heart; every question as to the righteousness and equity of God is felt by Him. He bears all with unfaltering patience, because He sees the end, and knows that at the last God will be All in All. It is into this love and patience that we are to be led.

"Into the Love of God." Every time we dare to affirm that, notwithstanding appearances, God is Love; every time that we evince that love to others, even though our own heart is breaking; every time we say No to self and Yes to God, we make further progress into His Love. Dare to believe in the love of God, even when the darkness seems to veil it. Dare to believe that it is over all, and through all, and in all.

"'Into the patience of Christ." Let us exercise Christ's patience until the sorrows and trials of life have achieved their destined purpose. There is a sufficient explanation for the present condition of the world, if we knew it. Therefore, judge nothing before the time, but be of good cheer, and stablish your hearts, for your God will come and not keep silence. In the meanwhile let us keep the word of His patience, and manifest that patience and faith of the saints.

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Most Blessed Lord, guide our wandering feet, we beseech Thee, into the love of God and into Thine own infinite patience. Forgive us that we have so often been impulsive and headstrong, that we have murmured against Thy apparent slowness in answering our prayers. Hush our unquiet hearts with Thine own peace. AMEN.

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Written by F. B. Meyer

The F. B. Meyer devotions are distributed freely and Internationally in the excellent freeware Bible Study package called e-Sword.

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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2005, 04:29:47 PM »

i like this  i still have so much to read on this board. Grin
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« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2005, 10:08:57 PM »

I received "Stepping Heavenward" as a graduation gift from our pastor, and I have really enjoyed it...
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« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2005, 12:59:11 AM »

I received "Stepping Heavenward" as a graduation gift from our pastor, and I have really enjoyed it...

Hello Willowbirch,

Sister, you had me confused there for a minute, but that's not hard to do.  Cheesy

I'm almost positive that "Stepping Heavenward" was just the name of this short devotion written by F.B. Meyer. I think that you are talking about a book written by someone else that has the same title. Am I right or am I still confused?  Cheesy

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Proverbs 16:16 NASB  How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
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« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2006, 11:24:11 AM »

Hello Willowbirch,

Sister, you had me confused there for a minute, but that's not hard to do.  Cheesy

I'm almost positive that "Stepping Heavenward" was just the name of this short devotion written by F.B. Meyer. I think that you are talking about a book written by someone else that has the same title. Am I right or am I still confused?  Cheesy

Love In Christ,
Tom


No, you're right, I'm the confused one.  Kiss
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