Sermons & Devotionals by William MacDonald Devotions
William MacDonald Devotions
The God of all grace
“The God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus…” (1 Pet. 5:10) The grace of God is His favor and acceptance to those who do not deserve it; who, in fact, deserve the very opposite; but who trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Four of the better known verses on gra... Read More
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the gospel of the glory of Christ
“…the gospel of the glory of Christ.” (2 Cor. 4:4) We should never forget that the gospel is the good news of the glory of Christ. True, it concerns the One who was crucified and who was buried. But He is no longer on the Cross, no longer in the Tomb. He has risen, has ascended to heaven, and is the... Read More
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The hatred with which he hated her was greater
“The hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her.” (2 Sam. 13:15) Amnon burned with lust for his half-sister, Tamar. She was beautiful, and he was determined to have her. He was frustrated because he knew that what he wanted to do was clearly forbidden by the ... Read More
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the judgment of God is according to truth
“…the judgment of God is according to truth.” (Rom. 2:2) God is the only One in the universe who is perfectly qualified to judge. We can be everlastingly thankful that He has not entrusted the final judgment to us. Think of some of the disabilities under which an earthly judge works. It is impossibl... Read More
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The Lord God omnipotent reigneth
“The Lord God omnipotent reigneth.” (Rev. 19:6) The omnipotence of God means that He can do anything that is not inconsistent with His other attributes. Hear the uniform testimony of Scripture! “I am the Almighty God” (Gen. 17:1). “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” (Gen. 18:14). “I know that thou ... Read More
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the maid that is of the land of Israel
“…the maid that is of the land of Israel.” (2 Ki. 5:4) A person doesn’t have to be known by name in order to accomplish great exploits for God. In fact, some of the people in the Bible who won immortal fame are not identified by their names. There were the three men who brought water to David from t... Read More
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the mouth of two or three witnesses
“…that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.” (Matt. 18:16). As far as the Bible is concerned, there must be the testimony of two or three witnesses in order to form a valid judgment. If we would only observe this principle, we would save ourselves oceans of trouble. ... Read More
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The people that are with thee are too many for me
“The people that are with thee are too many for me…” (Judges 7:2) Everyone of us has a subtle desire for numbers and a tendency to judge success by statistics. There is a measure of reproach connected with small groups whereas large crowds command attention and respect. What should our attitude be i... Read More
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The wind blozveth where it listeth
“The wind blozveth where it listeth.” (John 3:8) The Spirit of God is sovereign. He moves as He pleases. We try to pour Him into our particular mold, but our attempts are invariably frustrated. Most of the types of the Holy Spirit are fluid - wind, fire, oil, and water. We may try to hold these in o... Read More
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The word of the Lord came
“The word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time.” (Jonah 3:1) Here is a message that glows with hope and promise. Just because a man has failed does not mean that God has put him on the shelf. David’s failures are recorded with stark realism. As we read them, we sit in the dust with him and burn... Read More
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The wrath of God is revealed from heaven
“The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men.” (Rom. 1:18) The wrath of God is His fierce anger and retributive punishment directed against unrepentant sinners in time and in eternity. A. W. Pink has pointed out that it is as much a divine perfection a... Read More
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then shall I know even as also I am known
“…then shall I know even as also I am known.” (1 Cor. 13:12) It is quite normal and understandable for us as Christians to wonder if we will know our loved ones in heaven. While there is no Scripture that deals specifically with the subject, there are several lines of reasoning that lead us to a pos... Read More
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There is a way which seemeth right unto a man
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; but the end thereof are the ways of death.” (Prov. 14:12) Twice in the book of Proverbs (14:12 and 16:25) we learn that man’s judgment as to the right way is not reliable. What seems right to him ends in disaster and death. During World War II the Navy... Read More
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Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death
“Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.” (2 Sam. 6:23) David was ecstatic when he brought the ark to Jerusalem and when it was placed in the tent that he had specially prepared for it. Sensing that this was one of his greatest achievements and one of the most g... Read More
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These things have I written unto you
“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.” (1 John 5:13) Some of us will be eternally thankful to God for this verse because it taught us that assurance of salva... Read More
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they made me the keeper of the vineyards
“…they made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept.” (Song of Solomon 1:6b) The brothers of the Shulamite maiden had sent her to work in the vineyard. She kept so busy tending the vines that she neglected her own vineyard, that is, her personal appearance. Her skin had... Read More
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thinketh in his heart, so is he
“…as (a man) thinketh in his heart, so is he.” (Prov. 23:7) A. P. Gibbs used to say, “You are not what you think you are, but what you think—this is what you are.” This means that the mind is the spring from which behavior flows. Control the source and you control the stream that flows from it. Ther... Read More
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This I say then, Walk in the Spirit
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit…” (Gal. 5:16) Exactly what is involved in walking in the Spirit? Actually it is not as complicated and impractical as some tend to think. Here is what a day’s walk in the Spirit would be like! First, you start the day in prayer. You confess all known sin in your ... Read More
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This month shall be unto you the beginning of months
“This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you.” (Exodus 12:2) New Year’s resolutions are good but fragile, that is, easily broken. New Year’s prayers are better; they ascend to the throne of God and set answering wheels in motion. As we come to... Read More
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those who have fallen asleep in Jesus
“…those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.” (1 Th. 4:14 NASB) How are we to react when one of our loved ones dies in the Lord? Some Christians fall apart emotionally. Others, while sorrowful, are able to bear up heroically. It depends on how deep our roots are in God and how fully we appropriate the g... 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.