Five things give contentment
(Don Fortner) “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. And I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any … Continued
Tag: God
He can see a little grace
(Thomas Watson) “Our Father in Heaven.” Matthew 6:9 Since God is our Father–He will take 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 … Continued
He is mighty to save
(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
Prepare to meet your God!
(Letters of John Berridge, 1792) PREPARE TO MEET YOUR GOD! Dear friend, I am growing, as I should, more base and loathsome in my own sight, and Christ is growing more precious and lovely! I am very feeble in body, … Continued
How little do we possess of that Love
(Letters of John Berridge, 1716-1793) Alas! How little do we possess of that Love which bears, believes, hopes, and endures all things. We grow more like Jesus, only as we grow up into Him in love. And this grace purifies, and … Continued
Jehovah
(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “I will be their God — and they will be My people!” Hebrews 8:10 So has Jehovah purposed in reference to all the chosen of His love! In … Continued
Mysteries
(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “Now we see through a glass darkly (in a riddle), but then face to face; now I know in part, but then shall I know even as also I am known.” 1 … Continued
His own special treasure!
(Thomas Watson, “Religion Our True Interest“) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “They will be Mine!” says the Lord Almighty, “in the day when I make up My jewels!” Malachi 3:17 God’s people are His jewels–His own special treasure! Jewels are precious things; … Continued
Be content!
(Arthur Pink, “Comfort for Christians”) “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Philippians 4:11 Contentment is the being satisfied with the sovereign dispensations of God’s providence. It is the opposite of murmuring, which is the spirit of rebellion. The clay saying … Continued
This is love!
(Henry Law, “Family Prayers”…selections) “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He … Continued