I have glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do.
The New Jerusalem Bible (New York: Doubleday, 1985)
John 17:4
Was the work of the Master indeed done? Was not its heaviest task yet to come? He had not yet met the dread hour of death. Why did He say that His work was done? It was because He knew that, when the will is given, the battle is ended. He was only in the shadows of the garden; but to conquer these shadows was already to conquer all. He who has willed to die has already triumphed over death. All that remains to Him is but the outer husk, the shell.
The cup which our Father giveth us to drink is a cup for the will. It is easy for the lips to drain it when once the heart has accepted it. Not on the heights of Calvary, but in the shadows of Gethsemane is the cup presented; the act is easy after the choice. The real battlefield is in the silence of the spirit. Conquer there, and thou art crowned.
George Matheson
Samuel G. Hardman and Dwight Lyman Moody, Thoughts for the Quiet Hour (Willow Grove, PA: Woodlawn Electronic Publishing, 1997).
Our spirit is the defining of our place in heaven.
May the good Lord bless and keep you safe.
Remember to "Always Love The Details."
Always love the details...indeed. Amen.
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ReplyDeleteInspiring thoughts here today, Jim. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThe idea that the battle is won when the will is given, and that the true triumph happens in the silence of the spirit that really resonates. It's a powerful reminder to seek inner peace and resolution. Thank you for sharing these thoughtful words.
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Interesting and true post you wrote friend Iris! Have a nice June! With God.
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