the Fourth Week after Easter
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Daily Devotionals
Golden Treasury
See that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. Be ye therefore not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is, Ephesians 5:15-17. That ye may approve things that are excellent, that ye may he sincere and without offence, Philippians 1:10. See also, Luke 12:36.
Believers have nothing more at heart than the will of God; being once convinced of that, they immediately set about it at all hazards; but sometimes they cannot come to a thorough, true knowledge of the same, without great conflicts and patience. Hebrews 10:36. For the flesh is oftentimes exceeding cunning and forward, often calling out, " But howsoever let me run." 2 Samuel 18:23. But the Lord will nevertheless carry them through. Yes, Lord! this thou hast done innumerable times.
O that I might trust thee also for the time to come, and not be weak in faith any more.
Beloved self must be denied,
The mind and will renewed,
Passion suppressed and patience tried.
And vain desires subdued.
Flesh is a dangerous foe to grace,
Where it prevails and rules;
Flesh must be humbled, pride abased,
Lest they destroy our souls.
Lord! can a feeble helpless worm
Fulfil a task so hard?
Thy grace must all my works perform;
And give thee free reward.
