“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs–heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.” – Romans 8:16-17 . “The Apostle has added to his statement that we are heirs of …
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials…” – James 1:2 . “Without entering into temptations, no man will ever gain the wisdom of the Spirit… If the soul does not taste Christ’s sufferings consciously, she will never have communion with Him.” – St. Isaac the Syrian #countitalljoy #trials #temptations #shareinhissufferings …
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may be clean also. – Matthew 23:25-26 . God bestows more consideration on …
“They called upon the LORD, and He answered them.” Psalm 98:6 . “A knife didn’t kill Isaac nor the sea drown Moses or a whale swallow Jonah. So, be with God and fear not.” Father Daoud Lamei. #DepartureofJonahtheProphet #prayer #callupontheLord #Godanswers #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings
“Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:19 . “Whoever fears God stands above all manner of fear.” St. Ephraim the Syrian #powerofChrist #inJesusName #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings
