“What is Man? What is a Bubble? They are alike Nothing.” That’s how Johann Gerhard introduces his Meditation 34 on “The Cultivation of True Humility.” Here’s more from Gerhard on cultivating true humility. 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 …
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 us in praying for our omnipotent God to uphold and sustain us in our affliction. Source: Starck’s Prayer-Book, by Johann Starck (translated and edited by W. H. T. …
God says, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I …
Johann Arndt has a unique way of “drilling down” into the heart of the Christian life. In today’s meditation, Arndt explores just …
True peace of soul comes only in Jesus Christ–not in earthly riches, nor in pleasure, nor in worldly honors. And what does …
Johann Gerhard said, “The mind that rests in the Lord is at peace.” (Listen here.) We cannot find true peace of soul …
In a previous installment of Sacred Meditations, we heard from Johann Gerhard that only Jesus Christ can satisfy and fully meet the …
Johann Gerhard begins Meditation #32 of his Sacred Meditations by saying, “The mind that rests in the Lord is at peace.” Perhaps …
Johann Starck has exhorted us on why we need God to govern and guide us. In this meditation, Starck leads us in …
