(Grace Gems) “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 In giving Christ to die for poor sinners, God gave the richest jewel in His cabinet; a mercy … Continued
(Thomas Brooks, “An Ark for All God’s Noahs”) God gives His gold—His Christ, Himself—He gives only to His saints. Though many have counterfeit jewels, yet there are but a few who have the true diamond; though many have their earthly portions, … Continued
(John Fawcett, “Christ Precious“) “Yes, He is very precious to you who believe.” 1 Peter 2:7 Christ is precious to those who believe… “You O God are . . . unchangeable in Your nature, glorious in Your essence, wonderful in Your perfections, wise … Continued
(Winslow, “Daily Need Divinely Supplied” 1870) “The Lord is my portion, says my soul; therefore I will hope in Him.” Lament. 3:24 As the Lord’s true priesthood, this world is not our portion, nor earth our rest. It needs no little … Continued
(Albert Barnes, 1798-1870) “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.” 1 Peter 3:18 I entreat you to devote one solemn hour of thought to a crucified Savior–a Savior expiring … Continued
(William Dyer, “Christ’s Famous Titles”) “Learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart.” Matthew 11:29 Learn humility, from Christ’s humility. For lack of humility, some angels became devils. When men glory in their pride, God stains the pride of … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts“) “Without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5. Oh, that each Christian would but realize this truth: that simpler, closer, more experimental views of Jesus would essentially strengthen the tone of inward spirituality and comfort! The … Continued
(William Dyer, “Christ’s Famous Titles“) “To you who believe, He is precious.” 1 Peter 2:7 Christ is MOST precious. Oh, sirs, angels, saints, friends are precious, Heaven is precious–but Christ is 10,000 times more precious than these. …“Whom have I in … Continued
(Cornelius Tyree, “The Glorious Sufficiency of Christ!” 1879) “Our Lord is great, vast in power; His understanding is infinite.” Ps147:5 “He knows all things.” 1 Jn 3:20 Christ’s knowledge is as limitless as His power, His understanding is boundless; He knows the end from … Continued
(John Flavel, 1627-1691) “The Son of God, who loved me and He gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 The condemnation was Yours, that the justification might be mine! The agony was Yours, that the victory might be mine! The pain was Yours, that eternal pleasure … Continued
