“The men who have most fully illustrated Christ in their character, and have most powerfully affected the world for Him, have been men who spent so much time with God as to make it a notable feature of their lives.” E.M. Bounds
Shortly after I was saved I had a dear friend who had a study that was full of books in his home. He invited me over and sent me home with an arm load of books. One of the books that I carried home that day was, “Power Through Prayer” by E.M. Bounds. I had never heard of E.M. Bounds! The book only consist of 128 pages, but it had such an impact on me as a new Christian. First and foremost Almighty God spoke to my heart in such a powerful way through His Word, but I truly believe that the Lord also used “Power Through Prayer” to stir me as well. As I would read the words of E.M. Bounds it was like throwing gasoline on a flame thrower. It still is!!
David led of the Holy Ghost wrote, “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is.” (Psalm 63:1) Now- if that doesn’t set a fire a blaze in your heart you might need to a spiritual check up! So- imagine me as young Christian reading Psalm 63 and reading such things as I quoted in the beginning of this article from Mr. Bounds. The Bible is life changing and I truly believe that God has used many down through the ages in a life changing way as well.
I believe too many Christians have grown distant and cold towards our Saviour. We need Revival! We need to Return to our Saviour! We need to Return to our Redeemer! Oh the life we are missing out on all because we have become so enamored with a place that is not our home. We have stopped coming to the secret place and are no longer abiding under the shadow of the Almighty. Why not return?
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