“And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.” John 10:4 . “The Lord has gone before His sheep to the pasture of the Cross and of sufferings so that the sheep would not fear the road leading to Golgotha. Therefore, they …
“Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility” 1Peter 5:5 . “Blessed the one who continually humbles himself willingly; he will be crowned by the One who willingly humbled himself for our sake.” St Ephraim the Syrian #humility #submission #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
“Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.” Psalm 96:12 . “I am the voice of life that awakens the dead. I am the good odour that takes away the foul odour. I am the voice of joy that takes away sorrow and grief…. I am the …
“For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it” Luke 14:28 . “Therefore, if we wish to have ourselves a gigantic tower high up towards heaven, or a tower sanctified to the Lord, then let us consider the cost …
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16,17 . “Of all the afflictions that burden the human race, there is not one, whether spiritual or …
