Contemplations – Page 389 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

2 Corinthians 10:17 . By saying this Paul intimates that even his assurance and pride are to be given to the Lord, because it is by his favor that he has them. Someone who has confidence in the power of the gospel has confidence in the God who enables it. Thus God is glorified by all godly work. A person who has not received power from God cannot glory in the Lord, because he is seeking his own glory. – Ambrosiaster . #GloryInTheLord #Glory #PrideInTheLord #Pride #Coptic #DailyReadings #CopticOrthodox #Orthodox #Corinthians

2 Corinthians 10:17 . By saying this Paul intimates that even his assurance and pride are to be given to the Lord, because it is by his favor that he has them. Someone who has confidence in the power of the gospel has confidence in the God who enables it. Thus God is glorified by all godly work. A person who has not received power from God cannot glory in the Lord, because he is seeking his own glory. – Ambrosiaster . #GloryInTheLord #Glory #PrideInTheLord #Pride #Coptic #DailyReadings #CopticOrthodox #Orthodox #Corinthians

Jan 13, 2017

“The Lord is hidden in His own commandments, and He is to be found there in the measure that He is sought.” St Mark the Ascetic #DepartureofStJohntheEvangelist #StJohntheBeloved #keepingGodscommandments #abidinginGod #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings

“The Lord is hidden in His own commandments, and He is to be found there in the measure that He is sought.” St Mark the Ascetic #DepartureofStJohntheEvangelist #StJohntheBeloved #keepingGodscommandments #abidinginGod #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings

Jan 12, 2017

The rays of the Word are eternally prepared to shine, as long as the windows of the soul are open through the simple faith. – St. Hilary, bishop of Poitier . . #theword #orthodoxy #coptic #dailyreadings #holybible #light #simplicity

The rays of the Word are eternally prepared to shine, as long as the windows of the soul are open through the simple faith. – St. Hilary, bishop of Poitier . . #theword #orthodoxy #coptic #dailyreadings #holybible #light #simplicity

Jan 11, 2017

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You Yourself care for my footsteps and my ways day and night, watching all my paths, never forsaking me. I can say that You may probably forget heaven and earth, with all that are in and on them, concentrating Your care on me! You watch on me, as though you forgot the whole creation! You grant me your gifts, as though I am alone the object of your love! There is nothing hidden from you… my thoughts, my intentions, my actions, and my pleasures… nothing escapes your eternal care! St. Augustine . . #havefaith #godscare #guidingus #dailyreadings #holybible #orthodoxy #coptic

Jan 10, 2017

Psalms 5:11 . Even if humans feel lots of fear, remember God will take care of you. This is a collective message because fear is contagious… This is a message of reassurance. – Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria . #PopeTawadros #Rejoice #Trust #Psalms #HeWillTakeCareOfYou #Joy #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #CopticOrthodox

Psalms 5:11 . Even if humans feel lots of fear, remember God will take care of you. This is a collective message because fear is contagious… This is a message of reassurance. – Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria . #PopeTawadros #Rejoice #Trust #Psalms #HeWillTakeCareOfYou #Joy #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #CopticOrthodox

Jan 9, 2017

John 1:5 “Do not be in darkness, O mankind, and do not be unbelieving. Do not exist in darkness, in wickedness, in covetousness, in greed and lusting for the world: this is darkness. The Light is not absent, it is you who are absent from the light.” – St. Augustine #thelightshines #darknessdidnotcomprehend #lightisnotabsent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

John 1:5 “Do not be in darkness, O mankind, and do not be unbelieving. Do not exist in darkness, in wickedness, in covetousness, in greed and lusting for the world: this is darkness. The Light is not absent, it is you who are absent from the light.” – St. Augustine #thelightshines #darknessdidnotcomprehend #lightisnotabsent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Jan 8, 2017