We continue our study of some devotional writings from Andrew A Bonar. Bonar (1810-1882) was a minister in the United Kingdom. His devotional writings are very special to me. "The Lord does not wish the sinner to get into safety only. He wishes him to get into a paradise of joy and peace." "The Spirit of Liberty delivers us from the bondage of mere religion. He not only does this in a certain measure, but in a very full measure. He brings us into a large place. You are not to think He takes us out of the deep waters and makes us stand shivering on the shore." As I have gotten older, I have come to embrace the old Puritan writers. They were serious about their faith. They had no time for games, entertainment and "fun" which is a word I hear so often in church promotions. "Come and join us for some fun this Sunday." Can you imagine the Lord Jesus Christ, Peter or Paul saying such a thing. As Bonar wrote, the Lord Jesus Christ wants to be in a place of peace. That means a place of peace with God. We can have this when we have repented of our sins, turned away from them and come to the foot of the cross. The Lord Jesus Christ will meet you there.
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