DISCIPLE

  The devotion of Mary Magdalene is a pattern for us. After her great deliverance from Satanic power, her subsequent life proves it. Let us first consider: A. HER SALVATION. Two Scriptures tell it - Mark 15:8; Luke 8:2. The Lord Jesus used His omnipotent power as He "cast out of her seven devils," demonic spirit beings who dominated her. He threw them out, for she was helpless and hopeless to deliver herself, or to ask help of HIM. He delivered her! He was her Saviour, Redeemer and Deliverer! This is what He is to you and me, fellow believers; praise His Name! Meditate on her devoted life that followed: B. HER DEVOTION TO CHRIST. 1. HER DEVOTION OF LIFE - She followed Him! Luke 8:1-3; He "went throughout every city and village, preaching and teaching," etc. She followed with His disciples, "certain women" and "many others." It was customary for disciples to follow Rabbinical scribes then and profit from their ministry. Our blessed Lord did not...

Only One Life By C.T. Studd (1860-1931) Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way; Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart; Only one life, ’twill soon be past,  Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done; Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgement seat; Only one life,’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God’s holy will to cleave; Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears; Each with its clays I must fulfill, living for self or in His will; Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done ...