July 13

Read: Hebrews 10:35-39

Cast not away… your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward (Hebrews 10:35).

You’re Human, Too!

“Near the beginning of Pilgrim’s Progress there is an interesting bit of conversation. Overburdened Christian had met Evangelist and had asked for help and direction. Evangelist pointed into the distance and asked, ‘Do you see yon wicket gate?’ Christian looked and honestly answered, ‘No.’ Then Evangelist, trying again, said, ‘Do you see yonder shining light?’ Christian strained his eyes and saw one spot that seemed less dark than the rest, and answered, ‘I think I do.’ ‘Then keep that light in your eye,’ said Evangelist, ‘and go directly thereto, so shalt thou see the gate.’

“There are personality problems that are confusing, and oftentimes we almost lose sight of the ‘wicket gate.’ But there is a way out; and thus we have hope for tomorrow. We must confess that we have not found all the answers. We do not understand the full meaning of our complex personalities; we do not know the geography of all our moods and temperaments.

“Even with a definite transformation and being a real sanctified Christian, you will likely discover you’re human too! In these moments, discouragement is a weapon used by the enemy to drag the child of God down to defeat. But that is the time to trust. We walk by faith a great deal of the way toward the city of God.

“The way of deliverance is continued unreserved surrender of your total personality to God. That means victory over sin and the power to live with courage, humility, and love. Remember He giveth more grace. No wonder Stevenson cried, ‘The grace of God! We breathe it. We live it. It is the roof, the rafters, the floor and the nails of the universe'”

— J. E. Williams

Prayer For Today

“Heavenly Father, when the way is dark and my mind confused, help me to hold on. Help me to remember that You have never Sailed me yet, and I can still draw on Your fathomless grace. Amen.”