In addition to reading through the Gospels, I've been doing my devotional reading from "Early Will I Seek You: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of Augustine" (ed. David Hazard). In this book, excepts from Augustine's writings are presented along with scripture and prayer. I love writings from historical Christian heroes; they serve as a "cloud of witnesses" to the Faith, and often helping to encourage, teach and give insights to God's Word and Works.
Today's reading from the Chapter "Our Defense", Augustine writes:
When we believe lies, I tell you, a baneful forest grows within the soul, and we become lost by excusing ourselves from service in God's Kingdom. We allow ourselves worldly thoughts and worldly affections. The Word of God must come like a piercing arrow, bearing a flaming coal, so that this forest of worldly thoughts will be set on fire, become cleared ground where God may build His temple within.
The Devil comes to sow tares and darkness, to bring ruin to your soul. The Words of God come like fire, so that when your heart is cleared, Christ can be built in you, a temple of eternal happiness. (Augustine, Homilies on the Psalms:5 emphasis mine)
Today's reading from the Chapter "Our Defense", Augustine writes:
When we believe lies, I tell you, a baneful forest grows within the soul, and we become lost by excusing ourselves from service in God's Kingdom. We allow ourselves worldly thoughts and worldly affections. The Word of God must come like a piercing arrow, bearing a flaming coal, so that this forest of worldly thoughts will be set on fire, become cleared ground where God may build His temple within.
The Devil comes to sow tares and darkness, to bring ruin to your soul. The Words of God come like fire, so that when your heart is cleared, Christ can be built in you, a temple of eternal happiness. (Augustine, Homilies on the Psalms:5 emphasis mine)
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Grace and Peace
Ollie
Jun 2009
1 comment:
i'm reading Days of Blessings in Inland China by Hudson Taylor and the Cambridge Seven..it's been a great thing to read daily too!
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