The Firm Immutable Foundation of the GOD OF TRUTH
" And they said one to another, Did not our hearts burn within us, while He talked with us by the way, and while He opened to us the scriptures ?" — Luke 24:32 [KJV] When the fire of divine love burns in the heart, disciples cannot refrain speaking of it to each other. But how transient are the frames of God's dearest children! Too apt are the strongest believers to live upon sense and feeling, instead of faith and promises. The former may, and often doth fail in enjoyment, but the latter is founded upon the firm immutable foundation of the God of truth, therefore is sure and infallible. These disciples were just before in dejection and despondency. The time was come for resurrection-comfort, but their Lord not appearing as they expected, they were sad. Jesus was with them, but they knew Him not. He upbraids; "O fools, and slow of heart to believe all the prophets have spoken!" Then He expounds the scriptures concerning Himself. Presently the f...