John 4:48
Except Ye See
Trouble brought the nobleman to Christ. Sometimes the trial we would never choose becomes the blessing that draws us close to the Saviour.
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Daily Devotionals
The “Except Ye…” series — short, searching studies on the conditions Christ himself laid down. Read one a day.
John 3:5
Except A Man
Water baptism is the public declaration. But there is a deeper baptism — of the Holy Ghost and fire — without which no one enters the kingdom of God.
John 15:4
Except Ye Abide
However good the branch may appear, the moment it is severed from the vine it begins to wither. Fruit is the evidence of connection, not effort.
Luke 13:5
Except Ye Repent
Calamity is not a verdict on the sufferer. It is a summons to the onlooker. Instead of judging others, we are called to look into ourselves and repent.
Acts 27:31
Except Ye Abide In
When Euroclydon strikes, seamanship, rank and wealth are all useless. The old ship of Zion is battered but it will make harbour — and safety is found aboard.
Matthew 18:3
Except Ye Be Converted
The disciples argued about rank. Christ answered with a child. Greatness in the kingdom is not the ability to be better than others, but the willingness to be humble.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Except Ye Be Reprobates
Self-examination should be a daily exercise. The faith that will endure the trying times ahead must be tested and tried — either we are true Christians, or we are great pretenders.