Let courage rise with danger

In his famous hymn, Stand up! Stand up for Jesus, George Duffield penned these two lines:

"Let courage rise with danger,
and strength to strength oppose." - George Duffield (1818-1888)

These words speak of how we can ask God's Spirit to fill our hearts with such courage, that when we face any danger or strife, we can feel our hearts rise to meet the challenge. I believe that God can do this for each one of us, no matter the situation we are facing.

Exodus 15:13 - In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.

Thought: Have you ever encountered a difficult situation, but sensed a supernatural strength carry you through the time of testing? 

Living in Grace

D3LM3

Moth to a flame

The other evening I noticed how many moths are drawn to the lights. Start some kind of flame or put on a light and they are immediately drawn to it. The tragedy is that what draws them to light ends up killing them, as they get burnt by the flames (or light globe). Sin has the same effect on us. It draws us in because it looks "brilliant" and "bright", but in the end it only burns us.

"By that sin fell the angels." -William Shakespeare

So, today I urge us all to be conscious of what motivates us and what draws us into its brilliance - it may not be what it pretends to be.

Romans 5:21 - "...so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Living in grace

D3LM3