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We do not understand and then obey: that is instruction. We obey by faith, and then we understand: that is illumination.

Warren W. Wiersbe

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Warren W. Wiersbe
Age: 89 †
Born: 1929
Born: May 16
Died: 2019
Died: May 2
Pastor
Theologian
Writer
East Chicago
Indiana
Warren Wendall Wiersbe
Illumination
Obey
Instruction
Faith
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When it seems as if God is far away, remind yourself that He is near. Nearness is not a matter of geography. God is everywhere. Nearness is likeness. The more we become like the Lord, the nearer He is to us.
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Most Christians are being crucified on a cross between two thieves: Yesterday's regret and tomorrow's worries.
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The most miserable prison in the world is the prison we make for ourselves when we refuse to show mercy. Our thoughts become shackled, our emotions are chained, the will is almost paralyzed. But when we show mercy, all of these bonds are broken, and we enter into a joyful liberty that frees us to share God's love with others.
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Opportunities energize the faithful and paralyze the fearful.
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Faithfulness in the small things will lead to blessing in the big things.
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He knows when we go into the storm, He watches over us in the storm, and He can bring us out of the storm when His purposes have been fulfilled.
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Discipleship is a daily discipline we follow Jesus a step at a time, a day at a time
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The way we behave toward people indicates what we really believe about God.
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Do you need help today? Lift up your hands to the Lord in supplication and in expectation, and soon you will lift up your hands in jubilation and celebration.
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Jesus asked the Father for his disciples' security, sanctity and unity. Jesus still intercedes for us so fervently because we live in a world that is deceived, dangerous, defiled and divided.
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