God has given Himself

(George Mylne, “Reposing in Jesus: Or, The True Secret of Grace and Strength” 1862) “I am your exceedingly great reward!” Genesis 15:1 Christian reader, God Himself is your reward — your exceedingly great reward. God has given Himself to His … Continued

Virtues of kindness and forgiveness

(John Fawcett, “An Essay on Anger” 1824) “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive … Continued

The resting place

(Frank Hall) “You shall call His name JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins!” Matthew 1:21 Glorious Jesus, Your name is . . . the cure for sin-sick hearts, the resting place for the weary pilgrims, heavenly manna … Continued

More or less a rough road.

(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “In the world, you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 To be forew*rned — is to be fore*rmed! Our divine Lord here assures His disciples that they will be tried, and teaches them … Continued

Citizens of the Kingdom of God

(Anonymous. Listen to the Audio)  Hebrews 11:13, “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they … Continued

Read the Scriptures

J.C. Ryle (Listen to the Audio) Read the Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good … Continued

Are you going through a sorrowful affliction?

(Octavius Winslow) ( (You will find it helpful to Listen to the Audio) Are you going through a sorrowful affliction? “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid!” Matthew 14:27 What a Friend, and a Helper, is Jesus! Never, no never, does … Continued

The unfathomable love of God

By Don Fortner (Listen to the Audio,) Behold! How great is the love which the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1 I cannot begin … Continued

Wait on God

(Frank Hall) “Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” Psalm 27:14 If we would live in this world for the honor and glory of Christ, we must … Continued

Your God is ever-mindful of you

(Frank Hall) “What is man that You are mindful of him?” Psalm 8:4 What is man that God should even look in his direction? Who am I that the infinite, glorious, triune God should glance my way–much less be mindful of me? Beloved in Christ, understand … Continued