Fears of future trials

(“The Marvelous Riches of Savoring Christ, The letters of Ruth Bryan“ May 8, 1852) “Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 Whatever your heavenly Father calls you to, He will support you under. But He will not give the … Continued

A cluster of mercies

(Charles Spurgeon)  Play Audio!  Download Audio I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever!” Psalm 52:8 Meditate a little on the mercy of God. It is tender mercy. With gentle, loving touch, He heals the broken in heart, … Continued

O glorious prospect!

(James Smith, “A Devotional Glimpse at Psalm 23“)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever!” Psalm 23:6 Notice, David’s expectation for eternity. Not in the sheepfold in the wilderness, but in the house … Continued

God loves to help us

(James Smith, “The Sure Resource!“) Play Audio! Download Audio “The Lord is my Helper!“ Hebrews 13:6 The Christian need not be discouraged; he has a Friend who can, and is always willing to help him. It is his God, his … Continued

The Lord helped me

(James Smith, “A Grateful Acknowledgment!” 1864) Play Audio! Download Audio “I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me!” Psalm 118:13 The psalmist had been reviewing his toils, his trials, and his dangers; he commemorates his … Continued

His Power made perfect

(J,R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) “Cast your burden on the LORD — and He shall sustain you” Psalm 55:22 The promise is not that the Lord will remove the load we cast upon Him, nor that He will carry … Continued

Many precious lessons

(J.C. Ryle)   “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 If we are true Christians, we must not expect everything smooth in our journey to Heaven. We must count it no strange thing, if we … Continued

Hope in God

(James Smith, “The Complaint!” 1864)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “I am cast down!” And why are you cast down? “My heart is burdened with a sense of my short-comings! ​… If you look at yourself, and pore over the things … Continued

What a thought is this!

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “Do not be afraid, for I am with you!” Isaiah 43:5 Believer, your God says, “I am with you!”  What a thought is this! God, the great, the glorious, … Continued

Shoes of iron and bronze

(J.R. Miller, “Evening Thoughts” 1907) “And of Asher he said: Your shoes shall be iron and bronze. As your days–so shall your strength be” Deuteronomy 33:24-25 Asher’s portion would be rough and hilly. Common shoes of leather would not last. The promise meant that Asher … Continued