Contemplations – Page 398 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

Walk as children of light for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth, finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. Ephesians 5:9 . . “God is the true light and through Him we see light. The nearer we come to God the true light, the more we shine. This resembles the light of the sun and that of the moon. The sun itself is light but the moon is a dark body. It receives light from the sun. The closer the moon is to the sun, the brighter the light reflected on it (by…

Walk as children of light for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth, finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. Ephesians 5:9 . . “God is the true light and through Him we see light. The nearer we come to God the true light, the more we shine. This resembles the light of the sun and that of the moon. The sun itself is light but the moon is a dark body. It receives light from the sun. The closer the moon is to the sun, the brighter the light reflected on it (by…

Nov 19, 2016

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“His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” Matthew 25:23 . “Do not assume that this work concerning the usage of talents does not concern you as well. Indeed, you cannot work from this highly important position, but you can act in as much opportunity as you are allowed. Wherever Christ is attacked, defend him, answer those who grumble, rebuke those who blaspheme, and do not befriend them. Fulfill your duties in your homes.…

Nov 18, 2016

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“And Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!” Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.”” – John 1:46-48 . “It is as though the Lord is telling him: “ Although you are under the shadow of sin, yet I have chosen you.” As Nathaniel realised that he was…

Nov 17, 2016

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? – Romans 8:35 . His care is inexpressible, His compassion is incomprehensible, His goodness is unlimited, and His love is unconditional! St John Chrysostom . . God will be everything: He will be your food, that you will never hunger; your drink, that you will never thirst; your light, that you will never be blind; and your comfort and help, that you will never be disturbed. He, Himself, perfectly and utterly, will wholly and utterly possess you…

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? – Romans 8:35 . His care is inexpressible, His compassion is incomprehensible, His goodness is unlimited, and His love is unconditional! St John Chrysostom . . God will be everything: He will be your food, that you will never hunger; your drink, that you will never thirst; your light, that you will never be blind; and your comfort and help, that you will never be disturbed. He, Himself, perfectly and utterly, will wholly and utterly possess you…

Nov 16, 2016

“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long suffering and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2 . “A Christian is: a mind through which Christ thinks, a heart through which Christ loves, a voice through which Christ speaks, and a hand through which Christ helps.” St Augustine #Preachtheword #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long suffering and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2 . “A Christian is: a mind through which Christ thinks, a heart through which Christ loves, a voice through which Christ speaks, and a hand through which Christ helps.” St Augustine #Preachtheword #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Nov 15, 2016

“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:4 . “And so let us be glad and bear with patience everything the world throws at us, secure in the knowledge that it is then that we are most in the mind of God.” St Basil the Great #patience #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:4 . “And so let us be glad and bear with patience everything the world throws at us, secure in the knowledge that it is then that we are most in the mind of God.” St Basil the Great #patience #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Nov 14, 2016