DoulosPur

25/08/2026

Similarly, turning to Jesus as one worthy of our trust for our salvation recognizes his deity. The Old Testament repeatedly affirms that “Salvation belongs to the Lord” (Jonah 2:9); “He only is . . . my salvation” (Ps. 62:2, 6); “On God rests my salvation and my glory” (Ps. 62:7). The New Testament, however, introduces the Lord Jesus Christ as a proper object of saving faith (see John 3:15–16; 14:1; Acts 3:16; 4:12; 10:43; 16:31; Rom. 10:12–13; 1 Cor. 1:2). In fact, the New Testament only occasionally holds up God the Father as an object of faith.Rather than creating a contest between God and Christ, however, the New Testament explains that faith in Christ is faith in God.
Stephen J. Wellum, God The Son Incarnate, 5149-5150 epub.

25/08/2026

24/08/2026

Help me not only to desire small things but with holy boldness to desire great things for thy people, for myself, that they and I might live to show thy glory. Teach me that it is wisdom for me to pray for all I have, out of love, willingly, not of necessity; that I may come to thee at any time, to lay open my needs acceptably to thee; that my great sin lies in my not keeping the savour of thy ways;
that the remembrance of this truth is one way to the sense of thy presence; that there is no wrath like the wrath of being governed by my own lusts for my own ends.
Valley of Vision, Living By Prayer, 275 epub

20/08/2026

Where the Spirit of God does affect men with an earnest desire for knowledge, and so affect them as to desire to know the will of God, for no other reason but that they may avoid what is displeasing to God, and do what is pleasing in His sight; and therefore hear, pray, read, meditate, and study the holy Scriptures; they are sure to be right for the main.
Thomas Manton, Walking In Wisdom Hating Every False Way.

18/08/2026

God only is infinitely good.
A boundless goodness that knows no limits, a goodness as infinite as his essence, not only good, but best; not only good, but goodness itself, the supreme unconceivable goodness. All things else are but little particles of God, small sparks from this immense flame, sips of goodness to this fountain. Nothing that is good by his influence can equal him, who is good by himself; derived goodness can never equal primitive goodness.
The Existence and Attributes of God, Stephen Charnock.

17/08/2026

A Prayer for Leaders
Lord, cleanse our churches, and repair their walls, so they may become gardens of delight for Christ to walk in and take pleasure in. May her ministers be faithful and wise: faithful so they do not deceive others; wise so they do not deceive themselves. May their wisdom prevent deceivers imposing on them, and their faithfulness prevent them imposing on others. May their wisdom enable them to discern wholesome food for the flock and their faithfulness oblige them to distribute it. May our leaders be pure with spiritual aims and intentions; serving not their own honour and interest, but yours. May our leaders show sincerity, not appearing outwardly spiritual while being inwardly carnal. May our leaders be diligent, like men in harvest, like women in labour, like soldiers in battle, watching while others sleep. May our leaders lack favouritism, as those who will appear before an impartial God. May they take the same care, manifest the same love, show the same diligence to the poorest and weakest souls in their care as they do the rich, the great and the honourable. For all souls are rated the same in your book of life, and our Redeemer paid as much for one as the other. May their faithfulness fix their eyes on the right end, and may their wisdom direct them to the best means of attaining it. May they lay a good foundation of knowledge in our souls, choosing subjects that will meet our needs, shaping the language in which they address us, using their own affections to move us, being careful of their behaviour. Send them often to their knees to seek your blessing upon their labours, knowing that all their success entirely depends upon you. John Flavel

16/08/2026

Acts 13:9-10 NASB1995
[9] But Saul, who was also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, fixed his gaze on him, [10] and said, “You who are full of all deceit and fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to make crooked the straight ways of the Lord?

God has called for the Gospel to be preached all over the world.
- Matt 28:19, Luke 24:47
Wherever the Gospel is preached it is met with opposition.
- John 15:18, 1 John 3:13
Satan tries to smuggle lies instead of the truth through false teachers and false prophets.
- Jeremiah 14:14, Matthew 24:24.
With the indwelling of the Holy Spirit- standing on the Word of God, we expose deception, opposing the deceit of Satan.
The Holy Spirit strengthens us.
Ephesians 3:16. He guides us in truth. John 16:13.
We are not facing evil by ourselves, when standing up for God's truth. God has given us a Helper. John 16:7
We have brothers and sisters with the same Spirit, Ephes 4:4
that are called to face it together.
Lord Jesus thank you for truth.
When you give us opportunity, may we give a good account of our faith. Have mercy on the homeless in this time of cold.
In Jesus name. Amen.