Our God January 20, 2010

My favorite book I have read this year, and one of my all time favorites ever now, was Our God, by Octavius Winslow.  I did finish reading the book not long ago, but feel like I could only fully grasp and remember parts of it.  Our God is SO packed full of amazing truth that I plan on reading it again during my devotions this year.

Each chapter of Our God focuses on different “perfections” of Him.  Some of the chapters include:  The God of Love, The God of Holiness, The God of Patience etc.   Instead of using many of my words to describe this book, I will just write a few quotes directly from it.

“Oh, how the love of God changes the aspect of everything! Afflictions are revealed to be disguised blessings; trials, proofs of divine faithfulness; clouds, chariots paved with love and penciled with light, in which the Savior comes to us.”

“You have thought of Him, perhaps, as the God of holiness, the God of justice, the God of power, the God of judgment; come now and meditate on Him as the God of love. And while you muse on this marvelous and soul-subduing truth, may the fire of a responsive affection kindle in your heart so that your tongue breaks forth into thanksgiving and praise.”

“Why do you hesitate to trust all your personal interests and affairs and to disclose all your temporal needs and sorrows in prayer to God? He is not too hight for your lowest needs, nor too great for your smallest care.”

“Why do I need to be troubled about this matter anymore? Why yield to fear and despondency? I am released from responsibility, my obligation is cancelled, my debt is paid, and I am legally discharged from all liability, arrest, and judgment. I will emerge from the shadows and walk at liberty, bearing with me my legal protection and my full discharge, none daring to make me afraid.”

It is seriously like every single paragraph is packed full of amazing, spirit lifting, God glorifying truth. I am so grateful for books like this that God uses to send my focus back to where it should be.  On HIM!

Posted by Jaime