Sermons & Devotionals by William MacDonald Devotions
William MacDonald Devotions
by love serve one another
“…by love serve one another.” (Gal. 5:13) Someone has said, “Self thinks itself great and is served. Love serves and is great.” A popular Gospel singer witnessed to the man sitting next to him in a restaurant and had the joy of leading him to Christ. In the weeks that followed, he discipled this new... Read More
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Canst thou by searching find out God?
“Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?.” (Job 11:7) There are other attributes of God that must be mentioned, even if only briefly. Contemplation of these divine perfections lifts the soul from earth to heaven, from the petty to the sublime. · God is... Read More
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Cast thy bread upon the waters
“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.” (Eccl. 11:1) Bread here is probably used, figuratively, for the grain from which it is made. In Egypt, seed was sown on flooded areas. As the waters receded, the crop came forth. But it did not happen immediately. The harvest ... Read More
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Cease ye from man
“Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?” (Isa. 2:22) When we give a man or woman the place in our life that only God should have, we are in for a bitter disappointment. We will soon learn that the best of men are men at best. Although they might hav... Read More
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Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the Lord
“Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the Lord, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the Lord, to the help of the Lord against the mighty.” (Judges 5:23) The Song of Deborah rehearses the curse on Meroz for staying on the sidelines while the army of Israel was... Read More
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Cursed be he that doeth the work of Jehovah negligently
“Cursed be he that doeth the work of Jehovah negligently.” (Jer. 48:10 ASV) The work of the Lord is so important, pressing, sublime and awebegetting that a curse rests upon anyone who does it negligently. The God who wants and deserves the best cannot bear with sloth, delays, halfheartedness, or sli... Read More
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Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord
“Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord.” (Jer. 23:24b) When we speak of God’s omnipresence, we mean that He is present in all places at one and the same time. A Puritan named John Arrowsmith told of a heathen philosopher who once asked, “Where is God?” The Christian answered, “Let me first ... Read More
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Do not merely look out for your own personal interests
“Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” (Phil. 2:4 NASB) The key word in Philippians 2 is “others.” The Lord Jesus lived for others. Paul lived for others. Timothy lived for others. Epaphroditus lived for others. We too should live for others. ... Read More
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Don’t worry over anything whatever
“Don’t worry over anything whatever.” (Phil. 4:6, Phillips) There is so much that a person could worry about—the possibility of cancer, heart trouble or a multitude of other diseases; foods that are supposedly harmful, accidental death, a communist takeover, nuclear war, runaway inflation, an uncert... Read More
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dwelleth no good thing
“For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing.” (Rom. 7:18) If a young believer learns this lesson early in his Christian life, he will save himself from a world of trouble later on. The Bible teaches that there is NO GOOD THING in our old, evil un-regenerate nature. The fles... Read More
William MacDonald Devotions
Esau for one morsel of meat sold his birthright
“Esau…for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.” (Heb. 12:16) It is often possible to barter life’s best values for a momentary gratification of physical appetite. That is what Esau did. He had come in from the field tired and hungry. At that moment Jacob was cooking a pot of red bean soup. When E... Read More
William MacDonald Devotions
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful
“Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.” (Prov. 14:13) Nothing is perfect in this life. All laughter is mingled with sorrow. Every diamond has a flaw. Each person has some character defect. In all of life, there’s a worm in the apple. It is good to be idealistic; God has set within us a longing fo... Read More
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Even so, Father
“Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.” (Matt. 11:26) In almost everyone’s life there are things which he never would have chosen, which he would like to be rid of, but which can never be changed. There is the matter of physical impairments or abnormalities. Or it may be a chronic, lo... Read More
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Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die
“Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone; but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” (John 12:24) One day some Greeks came to Philip with the noble request, “Sir, we would see Jesus!” But why did they want to see Him? Perhaps they wanted to take Him back to Athens as... Read More
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Father, I have sinned
“Father, I have sinned…” (Lu. 15:21) It was not until the prodigal son returned repentant that the father ran out to meet him, fell on his neck and kissed him. It would not have been righteous to administer forgiveness until first there was repentance. The scriptural principle is, “… if he repent, f... Read More
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For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God
“For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.” (1 Cor. 1:21) Some in the church in Corinth were trying to make the Gospel intellectually respectable. Their preoccupation with the wisdom of this world m... Read More
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For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” (Rom. 8:18) Taken by themselves, the sufferings of this present time can be appalling. I think of the gruesome sufferings of the Christian martyrs. I think of what some... Read More
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For now we see through a glass, darkly
“For now we see through a glass, darkly…” (1 Cor. 13:12) At few times in our Christian experience is this so evident as when we come to the Lord’s Table to remember Him in His death for us. “We see through a glass, darkly.” There seems to be a thick, impenetrable veil. We are on one side of it with ... Read More
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For the equipping of the saints
“For the equipping of the saints for the work of service,” (Eph. 4:12, NASB) A revolutionary insight! The gifts in Ephesians 4 are given to perfect the saints for the work of the ministry. As soon as the saints can carry on, the gift can move on. This means that success in Christian work is working ... Read More
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For the word of God is living and active
“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword.” (Heb. 4:12a NASB) A Christian university student was witnessing to another student who was from a liberal seminary. When the believer quoted a verse, the seminarian said, “I don’t believe the Bible.” The Christian quote... Read More
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His more than over eighty-four works published in North America are characterized by a clarity and economy of words that only comes by a major time investment in the Word of God.
MacDonald graduated with an AB degree from Tufts College (now University) in 1938 and an MBA degree from Harvard Business School in 1940. During the 1940's he was on active duty in the US Navy for five years.
He was President of Emmaus Bible College, a teacher, preacher, and Plymouth Brethren theologian alongside his ministry as a writer. He was a close friend and worker with O.J. Gibson.
MacDonald last resided in California where he was involved in his writing and preaching ministry. He went to be with the Lord in 2007.