Hermes and Zeus

In Greek mythology, Zeus was the chief god, and the god Hermes served as his messenger to human beings and other gods.

Acts 14:8–16 tells of how the apostles Paul and Barnabas visited a town where they healed a man who had been crippled from birth.

Paul told the man, “Stand up straight on your feet!” and the man jumped up and began to walk. The locals then shouted, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” They assumed Barnabas was Zeus and Paul (who did most of the talking) was Hermes.

The local priest of Zeus offered to sacrifice bulls to the two men. Paul and Barnabas would not accept worship, and they assured the people they were only human.

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Calm And Quiet

David Jeremiah

According to medical researchers at Duke University, there is a “vicious cycle” involving insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It’s sort of a “which came first: the chicken or the egg?” scenario.

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The Rope of Prayer

David Jeremiah

Daniel was a man who communicated with heaven. He prayed fervently, consistently, and for the will of God. He knew nothing of praying only before meals, at bedtime, and when he really needed God’s help.

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The Initiative Against Depression

Oswald Chambers

A human being is capable of depression, otherwise there would be no capacity for exaltation. There are things that are calculated to depress, things that are of the nature of death; and in taking an estimate of yourself, always take into account the capacity for depression.

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The Inspiration of Spiritual Initiative

Oswald Chambers

When the inspiration of God does come, it comes with such miraculous power that we are able to arise from the dead and do the impossible thing. God does not give us overcoming life; He gives us life as we overcome.

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The Determination To Serve

Oswald Chambers

The mainspring of Paul 's service is not love for men, but love for Jesus Christ. Paul's realization of how Jesus Christ had dealt with him is the secret of his determination to serve others.