He calls each one by name
(J. R. Miller) “I am the Good Shepherd; I know My sheep.” John 10:14 When we think of the millions who are in Christ’s flock, it seems strange to us that He calls each one by name. Yet the truth is made … Continued
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His refuge was prayer
(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to them: Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Matthew 26:36 We see the Master at prayer in Gethsemane. It was … Continued
Can we doubt His perfect power
(Octavius Winslow, “Christ, the Counselor”) The path of providence is often paved with difficulties, and beset with perplexities with which we can ill cope. Our way to heaven is through an intricate wilderness and across a circuitous desert. To many even of … Continued
One who is mighty
(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “I have laid help upon One who is mighty!” Psalm 89:19 And who is this mighty One — but Jesus? He alone can help us . . . in all our … Continued
Fear not I have chosen you!
(George Mylne, “Fear Not!” 1854) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Fear not I have chosen you!” Isaiah 41:9, 10 Christian reader, God says to you, “I have chosen you!” This is a great mystery–but it is a comforting truth. God does not tell you WHY He chose … Continued
Every tree is known by his fruit.
(J.C. Ryle, “The Holy Spirit“) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “When He comes, He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment.” John 16:8 Where the Holy Spirit is, there will always be deep conviction of sin–and true repentance for it. It … Continued
I have called you friends.
(J.R. Miller, “The Friendships of Jesus” 1897) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends–if you do what I command. . . . I have called you friends.” … Continued
our truest and best Friend!
(J.R. Miller, “Finding God’s Comfort” 1896) One writer tells of two birds and how they acted when caught and put into a cage. One, a starling, flew violently against the wire walls of its prison, in unavailing efforts to escape–only battering and bruising … Continued
This hope of Heaven
(J. R. Miller, “Glimpses of the Heavenly Life” 1908) LISTEN to audio! Download audio No earthly language is adequate to describe the blessedness, the joy, the happiness of Heaven! Perhaps no human word gathers and holds in itself so much of the truest meaning of Heaven, … Continued
My Grace is sufficient for you
(J.R. Miller, “The Blessing of Weakness” 1894) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will glory all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that … Continued