Johann Gerhard has encouraged us to cultivate true humility, first, by considering our lowly condition as human beings and, second, by considering the example of Jesus Christ Himself [Part 1]. In today’s meditation, Gerhard points us to lilies and mountain tops to show how God’s grace flows downwards, not upwards. …
“What is Man? What is a Bubble? They are alike Nothing.” Thus Johann Gerhard introduces his Meditation 34 on “The Cultivation of True Humility.” Here’s the first part of that meditation. Source: Sacred Meditations by Johann Gerhard, pages 192-193. http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/JGSM029-Cultivating-True-Humility-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS …
We have heard Johann Starck’s exhortation for the afflicted person to take comfort in God’s almighty power—that is, His omnipotence. We have also prayed with Starck that God would rescue us from our affliction. In today’s meditation, we conclude Starck’s prayer and find comfort in some powerful hymn verses. Prayer …
Johann Starck has exhorted the afflicted person to take comfort in the omnipotence of God (Listen here.). In today’s meditation, Starck leads …
God says, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I …
Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross in order to draw the whole world to Himself. We pray God the Father …
Because God is the author of peace and lover of concord, we pray that He would defend us against the assaults of …
Our heavenly Father gives us the light of knowing His glory in the face of Jesus Christ His Son. In our many …
Jesus healed many with frail and diseased bodies. As He granted healing through His servant Paul, we pray Him to bless all …
With today’s reading of Acts 27:27-44 we pray stanzas 1 and 2 of the “Navy Hymn,” titled “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” …
