The promise of promises

(Octavius Winslow, “Christ is Ever With You!” 1863) “Lo, I am with you always — even unto the end of the world!” Matthew 28:20 Whose presence is thus promised and pledged? It is the presence of Christ! The Christ who … Continued

The remembrance of this word

(George Everard, “The Four ALLS!” 1882) “Casting all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on … Continued

He carries His people

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in His arms,” Mark 9:36 This picture of “Jesus with the little one in His arms” … Continued

What a comfort

(Thomas Watson, “The Good Shepherd“) “I am the good shepherd; I know My sheep.” John 10:14 Christ knows all His sheep. His knowing His sheep —is His loving them. This is a great consolation. He knows every one of their … Continued

He will guide you

(Octavius Winslow, “Christ is Ever with You!” 1863) “Surely, I am with you always — even unto the end of the world!” Matthew 28:20 Christ is with us — as our GUIDE. How deep our need of Him as such, … Continued

Every prosperity and adversity

(Thomas Brooks, “The Crown and Glory of Christianity, or, HOLINESS, the Only Way to Happiness” 1662) “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to … Continued

All that we need is in Christ

(James Smith, “Abide with Me” 1859) One great part of the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart is to . . . empty us, strip us of self, lead us to feel our own weakness, and bring us to … Continued

The Gospel is the power of God

(William Nicholson, “Called to Be a Disciple” 1862) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. ‘Follow Me,’ Jesus said to him. And Levi got … Continued

The miracle of contentment

(Thomas Watson, “The Art of Divine Contentment”) “I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I … Continued

All that Christ has is mine!

(William Dyer, “Christ’s Famous Titles”) “Yes, He is altogether lovely!” Song of Solomon 5:16 Jesus is most desirable in Himself–and all things that are desirable are in Him. Beauty is in Christ, bounty is in Christ, riches and honor are … Continued