Faith, as the Bible teaches it, is faith in God coming against everything that contradicts Him- a faith that says, “I will remain true to God’s character whatever He may do.” The highest and the greatest expression of faith in the whole Bible is- “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him” (Job 13:15).

The Christian who is truly intimate with Jesus will never draw attention to himself but will only show the evidence of a life where Jesus is completely in control. This is the outcome of allowing Jesus to satisfy every area of life to its depth. The picture resulting from such a life is that of the strong, calm balance that our Lord gives to those who are intimate with Him.

Living a life of faith means never knowing where you are being led - but it does mean loving and knowing the One who is leading. It is literally a life of FAITH, not of understanding and reason- - a life of knowing Him who calls us to go.

No healthy Christian ever chooses suffering; he chooses God's will, as Jesus did, whether it means suffering or not.

It is easy to turn our religious life into a cathedral for beautiful memories, but there are feet to be washed . . .

Do not expect God always to give you His thrilling minutes, but learn to live in the domain of drudgery by the power of God.

Our circumstances are the means God uses to exhibit just how wonderfully perfect and extraordinarily pure His Son is.