Let us not mistake nearness to the things of Christ for receiving Christ himself. The King draws near to us in the gospel, in the preaching of his Word, in the sacraments, in the gathered worship of his Church. These are great covenant privileges. But the question remains: What will you do when the King draws near?
Tag Archives: Spiritual Blindness
Lord, Let Our Eyes Be Opened
Apart from God’s saving grace, we are all blind beggars without hope. But, in his mercy and grace, he hears our cry, “Lord, let our eyes be opened,” and graciously he does, that we may see the glory of Christ and follow him.
Eyes to See and a Tongue to Speak
The unbeliever’s treasure is himself, and therefore his evil heart and the words it sends forth are for his own glory. But, for the Christian, our treasure is Christ, and out of Him and His Spirit’s indwelling presence flows words of praise to God and His glory.
Planter, Pastor, Preacher 