Compare the attributes of God with what men usually trust. They trust in riches, strength, and princes. Riches are uncertain, unsatisfying, insufficient, limited, and deceitful. God is unchangeable, satisfying, all sufficient, and faithful. Strength is vain. God is omnipotent. Princes are trembling, broken reeds. God is the Rock of Ages. Will men trust in a spider's web, in a shadow, in a lie, and in nothing? Is it not reasonable to trust in the Lord? Use God's attributes to strengthen faith. I am sinful, but God is merciful. I am unworthy, but he is gracious. I abused patience, but he is love. I am unfaithful, but he is faithful, Fix on the attribute of God that most suits your condition. In him, there is more than we need, more than we desire, more than we can imagine, infinitely more!
David Clarkson, Voices From the Past, Richard Rushing ed., Banner of Truth Trust, 2009, pg. 113.
David Clarkson, Voices From the Past, Richard Rushing ed., Banner of Truth Trust, 2009, pg. 113.
Really like that passage. And I love the new spring layout!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I do wish I had understand earlier how important it is to know God's attributes, to learn all we can about them. Pink's book about them was so encouraging. Now if I can just tackle Charnock's. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, this was so encouraging. I like this devotional because it gives the puritans in small, manageable doses. :)
ReplyDeleteFix on the attribute of God... Yes
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