(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “Having obtained help from God–I continue until this day.” Acts 26:22 This is the testimony of the great apostle of the Gentiles. Many were the perils to which he was exposed, and many were the hardships which he endured–but he was … Continued
(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “He gives us more grace!” James 4:6 Come, then, my soul, to Him–as an empty vessel to be filled. A supply is waiting for you in Christ Jesus. “It has pleased the Father that in Him should … Continued
(Arthur Pink) “The law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ” John 1:17 Law and grace are antithetical terms. Consider a few contrasts between them: The Law manifests what is in man–sin. Grace manifests what is in God–love and mercy. … Continued
(Francis Quarles, 1592-1644) “How long shall I bear with this evil congregation who are grumbling against Me? I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel, which they are making against Me.” Numbers 14:27 Complaining Christian! How you wrong the God of mercy, and … Continued
(Jerry Bridges) GRACE is God’s free and unmerited favor shown to guilty sinners who deserve only judgment. It’s the love of God shown to the unlovely. Worst & best days It is God reaching downward to people who are in … Continued
(Thomas Moor, “Counsels and Thoughts for the Spiritual Life of Believers” 1882) GROWING IN GRACE Remember that among your chief thoughts of the Lord Jesus, one must ever have a prominent place: that He is ever looking down upon you and … Continued
(Thomas Watson) “Our Father in Heaven.” Matthew 6:9 Since God is our Father–He takes notice of the least good He sees in His children. If there is but a sigh for sin–He hears it. “My groaning is not hidden from You.” Psalm 38:9 … Continued
(Thomas Guthrie, 1803-1873) “Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.” Psalm 34:9 Myriads of leaves clothe the forest, flowers bespangle the meadow, insects dance in the sunbeams,birds sing in the woodlands, fish swim in stream and ocean, stars glitter in the nightly sky– and … Continued
