His daily help

(J. C. Ryle, “To Whom?” 1880)   “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life!” John 6:68 Where, indeed, could we turn . . . for peace of heart, satisfaction of conscience, for hope in … Continued

Be still!

(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “Be still — and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10 This is God’s message to His people, even during the most terrible convulsions of nature, the cruelest wars, and the most painful trials! The … Continued

The heart of God

(Octavius Winslow’s “Human Care Transferred to God”) …It is an especial care with which God cares for you. He cares for all of your temporal interests. Not one worldly anxiety, not one need of the present life, is too insignificant … Continued

Bliss unspeakable

Spurgeon, “The People’s Christ” I may be poor, but I have a Brother who is rich; I have a Brother who is a King–and will he allow me to starve or lack, while He is on his throne? Oh! no; … Continued

Divine Presence

(Thomas Brooks, “A Word in Season to Suffering Saints”) “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, … Continued

What a thought

(James Smith, “Fellowship with God” 1849) “Cast all your care on Him–because He cares about you!” 1 Peter 5:7 “You keep track of all my sorrows and collected all my tears in Your bottle. You have recorded each one in … Continued

The trials of the saint

(Charles Spurgeon, “Treasury of David”)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.” Psalm 1:3 Blessed is … Continued

Be with the Lord forever

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”) Play Audio!  Download Audio “I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far!” Philippians 1:23 “And if I go and … Continued

Almost gone!

(James Smith Autobiography)  Play Audio!  Download Audio I have just heard that an old friend, far advanced in life, has fallen into sin! May the Lord pardon and restore him. In looking back, I wonder that I have not publicly … Continued

The Lord sends comfort

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “God who comforts those who are downcast.” 2 Corinthians 7:6 The Lord sends comfort… Many things cast us down — but only our God can effectually comfort us. He is the Father … Continued