EVENING DEVOTION
So tender is the heart of Jesus, so gentle his
disposition, that the feeblest need not fear, the most timid may take courage.
He notices the first rising of desire, the secret
inclination, the budding of faith, and he admires and approves of them.
He knows the strength of our corruption, what
terrible conflicts we have, what poor creature we are, and for our comfort
assures us, that though weak and worthless as a bruised reed, he will not
reject us, or crush us by his power.
He will bind up the bruised reed.
He will encourage the desire.
He will foster the little faith.
He will receive the imperfect prayer.
He will accept and bless the discouraged soul.
He is represented as a Lamb, to inspire us with
confidence; as a Shepherd, to preserve us from alarm; and as a Saviour, to
attract us to his throne.
He will not break the bruised reed himself, nor
will he allow others to break it.
Beloved, are you bruised by Satan, by unbelief,
and by an evil world?
DO you feel weak and worthless?
Are you discouraged and filled with fear? Fear
not; Jesus is gentle, kind, and gracious.
He despiseth not any.
He rejects no applicants.
James Smith
OCTOBER 29
Matthew 12:20
A bruised reed shall he not break,
No, I find he never will,
(Jesus us a Saviour still,)
He who kindled my desire,
Will not let the spark expire.
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