(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907) “After leaving Marah, the Israelites traveled on to the oasis of Elim, where they found twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees. They camped there beside the water.” Exodus 15:27 If I were … Continued
(Arthur Pink, “The Sovereignty of God“) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “God is infinite in power, and therefore it is impossible for any to withstand His will, or resist the outworking of His decrees!” Such a statement as that is … Continued
(Theodore Cuyler, “Beulah-Land or, Words of Cheer for Christian Pilgrims”) “I am the Good Shepherd. I know My own sheep — and they know Me.” John 10:14 Jesus knows those who are His. He knows all about every one of … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon) “Do not be afraid—for I will help you—declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 41:14 This morning, let us hear the Lord Jesus speak to each one of us: “I Myself will help you. … Continued
(James Smith, “Gleams of Grace” 1860) Cheer up Christian, every day you are so much nearer to your eternal home! Never was the end of the journey so near as now; never were there so many troubles behind you, and … Continued
(James Smith, “HEAVEN!” 1858) “You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand!” Psalm 16:11 HEAVEN! What is it? It is . . … Continued
(George Mylne, “Fear Not!” 1854) “Fear not, you are Mine!” Isaiah 43:1 Child of God, dismiss your doubts; put away your fears. Jesus says, “Fear not, you are Mine!” Mine by creation, and Mine by redemption, Mine by right, and … Continued
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “Who is this coming up from the wilderness—leaning upon her Beloved?” Song of Solomon 8:5 Jesus is the object of a believer’s love. To him—the world is a wilderness. Heaven is his Father’s house—and … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “He saw the disciples straining at the oars because the wind was against them.” Mark 6:48 Jesus always sees our toils and distresses in this world. We do not … Continued
(adapted from Mary Winslow’s, “Life in Jesus”) Life is a journey, often a short one, and always uncertain. But there is another journey. The believer is traveling through a waste howling wilderness, to another and a glorious region, where ineffable … Continued
