(from Spurgeon‘s “The Tender Pity of the Lord” #941) Jesus taught the disciples humility by His humility.He taught them gentleness by His gentleness; and did not point out their defects in words. He did not dwell upon their errors, but … Continued
(John Angell James, “Christian Love”) Nothing can be a substitute… “If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am … Continued
(from “The Preciousness of God’s Thoughts” by Octavius Winslow) It’s marvelous that God should think of us as He does. God is infinitely great and holy; all worlds, all beings, all events occupy His mind. Yet, He has individual thoughts … Continued
In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, we are reminded: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” The challenge to live gratefully is for all of us. No matter what situation we find ourselves … Continued
(Octavius Winslow) “And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Matthew 10:30 Christ thus teaches us that our Heavenly Father takes cognizance of the minutest events and circumstances of our individual history; and that there is nothing too … Continued
(MacDuff, “Words of Comfort to the Christian Pilgrim”) “As your days, so shall your strength be.” Deut. 33:25 The Christian is frequently compared to a pilgrim, traveling onward through a dreary wilderness, to the promised land of Canaan. His experience is varied and chequered. … Continued
(George Everard, “Help on the Way to the Better Land!” 1873) Very rich and full is the promise, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 It has been spoken of as an elastic promise. … Continued
(Newman Hall, “Leaves of Healing from the Garden of Grief” 1891) “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.” Psalm 37:7 For salvation, we may rest on His atonement. In all our weakness, we may rest on His strength. for … Continued
(James Buchanan, “Comfort in Affliction” 1837) “His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!” Lamentations 3:24 Each Christian may find in his own case, some peculiar token of God’s providential kindness to him. It is in the details of each man’s … Continued
(John Angell James, “Spiritual Idolatry”) The first commandment of the decalogue says, “You shall have no other gods before Me.” The meaning of this precept, which is the foundation of all religion, is not merely that we shall not acknowledge … Continued
