Bloesch: throwing ourselves on the mercy

Friday, March 1, 2013
    Feast of David, Bishop of Menevia, Patron of Wales, c.601
Meditation:
    While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.
    —Acts 10:44-45 (NIV)
Quotation:
    The very act of throwing ourselves on the mercy of God brings forth the confidence that God looks with favor on our request, since this act could only arise from the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
    ... Donald G. Bloesch (1928-2010), The Struggle of Prayer, Harper & Row, 1980, p. 47-48 (see the book)
    See also Acts 10:44-45; Joel 2:28-32; Luke 2:25-26; Acts 2:14-18,21,33; Rom. 8:26; Gal. 4:6; Eph. 2:18; 6:18; Tit. 3:4-7; Jude 1:20
Quiet time reflection:
    Lord, am I demonstrating Your grace in my life? CQOD    Blog    email    RSS
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