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The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Vol 1 - Predestination

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<strong>the</strong> calm <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sleeping, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> Majesty <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> wakening CHAP. Christ. And, lastly, yet this<br />

third contrast <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> helplessness <strong>and</strong> XXIV<br />

despondency <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> disciples <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Divine<br />

certitude <strong>of</strong> conscious ' '""^ Omnipotence.<br />

We perceive only difficulties <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> seemingly<br />

impossible, as we compare what may be before us<br />

with that which we consciously possess. He also<br />

makes this outlook: but only to know <strong>and</strong> show,<br />

that with Him <strong>the</strong>re can be no difficulty, since all<br />

is His—<strong>and</strong> all may be ours, since He has come<br />

for our help <strong>and</strong> is in <strong>the</strong> ship. One thing only He<br />

wonders at—<strong>the</strong> shortcomings <strong>of</strong> our faith; <strong>and</strong> one<br />

thing only makes it impossible for Him to help—<br />

our unbelief.<br />

t.<br />

FROM JORDAN TO THE MOUNT OF<br />

TRANSFIGURATION.<br />

CHAPTER XXV.

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