DAILY READINGS: 1 Samuel 30-31; Micah 1-2; Romans 9:1-29
The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God…
because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14
William Wilberforce and William Pitt , one time Prime Minister of
Britain, were brilliant men. Wilberforce was concerned about Pitt ’s
soul, and persuaded him to go with him to hear Richard Cecil, a
great gospel preacher. Cecil preached a powerful message and Wilberforce
was enthusiastic. Leaving the building Pitt remarked, “I
have not the slightest idea what that man has been talking about.”
Don’t become discouraged by a lack of response as you witness
to your unsaved family and friends. Be patient, and hope in the
Lord—it is His Spirit who will open the eyes of their understanding.
—Robert E. Surgenor
With rapture swell the song again, of Jesus’ dying love;
’Tis peace on earth, good will to men, and praise to God above. —P. P. Bliss