Later you will understand

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “You do not realize now what I am doing–but later you will understand.” John 13:7 Peter could not apprehend the design of our Lord in washing the disciples’ feet, and impatiently expressed his surprise, “You shall … Continued

A collection of bright beams

(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” Revelation 21:4 What a … Continued

Pray with submission

(J.R.Miller, In Green Pastures)   “Being in an agony—He prayed,” is the record of our Savior’s Gethsemane experience. The lesson stands for all time. Like a bright lamp, the little sentence shines amid the olive trees of the garden. It shows the path … Continued

The book of love and sympathy

J. R. Miller, “The Beatitude for the Unsuccessful” 1892) The Bible is indeed a book for the hurting and unsuccessful. Its sweetest messages are to those who have fallen. It is the book of love and sympathy. It is like … Continued

Looking forward to our city in Heaven

(David Harsha, Immanuel’s Land”)  Play Audio  Download Audio “This world is not our home; we are looking forward to our city in Heaven, which is yet to come!” Hebrews 13:14 We are strangers and pilgrims on the earth. This present … Continued

Go to Him often

(Charles Spurgeon)   I will be their God.” Jeremiah 31:33  Child of God, let me urge you to make use of your God. Make use of Him in prayer; I beseech you, go to Him often, because He is your … Continued

We love Him–because He first loved us!

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God–to those who are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 We love Him–because He first loved us! When … Continued

The aim and purpose of every Scripture truth

(George Everard, “Guidance and Help” 1874)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Christ is all!” Colossians 3:11 What is Christianity? Christianity centers in the glorious Person of Christ! Because The aim and purpose of every Scripture truth, is to fix the eye … Continued

Unsearchable riches

(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) In books I converse with men; in the Bible I converse with God. The more I read, the more I long to read. Because The Scripture is always new, always instructing, always delightful. The value of the Bible is inestimable. … Continued

Unbounded mercy

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio 2 Thessalonians 1:10, “When He comes on that day, He will receive glory from His holy people, and be marveled at among all those who have believed!” It is not in this world … Continued