MORNING MANNA 1-28-23
HUMBLED AND HELPED
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. ”- Heb. 12:2-3
Life is tough and sometimes we come face to face with things that are overwhelming and we wonder how we can endure them. We feel helpless because we can’t change the situation. But there is hope. While we can’t change our trials we can change our thoughts and that changes us. Way back in 1660, Thomas Brooks gave us the following wise advice.
“Dwell much upon the greatness of God’s mercy and goodness to you. Nothing humbles and breaks the heart, like God’s mercy and love. In Luke 7, the Lord Jesus shows mercy to that notorious sinner, and then she falls down at His feet, and loves much and weeps much, etc.
Oh, if ever you would have your souls kept humble, dwell upon the free grace and love of God to you in Christ! Dwell upon . . .
the firstness of His love,
the freeness of His love,
the greatness of His love,
the fullness of His love,
the unchangeableness of His love,
the everlastingness of His love, and
the ardency of His love.
If this does not humble you, there is nothing on earth which will do it. Dwell upon what God has undertaken for you. Dwell upon the choice and worthy gifts which He has bestowed on you. Dwell upon that eternal glory and happiness which He has prepared for you—and then be proud if you can.”
Think about it! Such thoughts not only humble us, they help us to accept whatever God appoints or allows.-HDS
DAVID STONE
LAKEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH
HUMBLE, TX.
