(James Smith, “The Remedy for a Troubled Heart!“) “Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God — believe also in Me!” John 14:1 Our Lord would have us be calm, patient, and composed; therefore He says, “Let not … Continued
(Thomas Brooks, “Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod” 1659) “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees!” Psalm 119:71 : As stars shine brightest in the night so God will make my soul … Continued
(Thomas Watson, “The Art of Divine Contentment”) “I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon, “Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden” 1883) “The stars, by reason of the great distance between us and them. seem but so many sparks in the sky. Just so, we have a weak sight of things which are at … Continued
(Alexander Smellie, “On the Secret Place” 1907) “Surely I am with you all the days, to the very end of the age!” Matthew 28:20 The path in front of me may be full of flowers — or full of thorns. … Continued
(William Nicholson, “God the Portion of His People!” 1862) “The Lord is the portion of my inheritance!” Psalm 16:5 This passage describes the wealth and happiness of believers. God has given Himself to be their Portion forever. God, as the … Continued
(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio! Download audio When I speak of walking with Jesus, my idea is helped by considering how it was with His first disciples–they lived in His presence! While He stayed in a place, they … Continued
(Archibald Brown, “This God Is Our God!” 1896) “The LORD’s portion is His people!” Deuteronomy 32:9 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” Lamentations 3:24 The above two passages of Scripture ought never to … Continued
(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “The soil produces grain: first the blade, then the stalk, and then the ripe grain on the stalk.” Mark 4:28 The Lord compares the usual method of growth in grace to … Continued
(Letters of John Newton) My dear friend, I rejoice exceedingly in the Lord’s goodness, enabling you to be resigned and satisfied with His will, despite all the feelings and pinchings of flesh and blood. If you can now believe and say, … Continued
