Gospel mercy is not of human nature

By Arthur Pink and others. (LISTEN to the Audio) “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Matthew 5:7 Gospel mercy is not a product of human nature–it is the fruit of a heart transformed by divine grace. Before regeneration, … Continued

Praise God for every storm!

(John MacDuff, “The Words of Jesus”) “Take courage! It is I—do not be afraid!” Mark 6:50 Jesus lives! His people may dispel their misgivings—for Omnipotence treads the waves! To sense it may seem at times to be otherwise— accident and chance may appear to regulate human … Continued

What a mercy to have an Almighty Friend

(Mary Winslow, “Words of Loving Counsel and Sympathy”) “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your … Continued

Without Divine help we cannot stand

​Alexander MacLaren  (You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you  READ the text below.)   “Hold me up–and I shall be safe!” Psalm 119:117 The first lesson we have to learn is that without Divine help we cannot stand; and that with it we … Continued

This is sound advice

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “If I were you — I would seek unto God! I would lay my cause before Him!” Job 5:8 This is sound advice. It is much better than . . . seeking unto men, or poring … Continued

Oh truth most divine!

(Octavius Winslow) “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 Oh truth most divine! Oh words most consolatory! All things … Continued

I am secure in the hand of Christ!

(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 well … Continued

When grace subdues the heart

Henry Law (You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you  READ the text below.) When grace subdues the heart, a wondrous change ensues! Earth knows no greater change–but words are too weak to picture it. Here is a feeble … Continued

A marvelous fact

(Octavius Winslow, 1866) “Our Father in Heaven.” Matthew 6:10 “Father!” It is the language of the believing heart. Oh, it is a marvelous fact, a stupendous truth that God should be our Father! Higher than this, the soul cannot rise. Love then reaches … Continued

Grace is the gift of God

(Charles Spurgeon)“I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.” Ezekiel 34:26 Here is sovereign grace, “I will send down showers.” Is it not sovereign, divine mercy–for who can say, “I will send down showers,” except God? … Continued