Their highest happiness

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” Romans 8:28 (adapted from Winslow’s, “All Things Working for Good”) It is palpably … Continued

He who will sustain you

(J. R. Miller, “A Life of Character”) “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27 At the two extremes of life, childhood and old age—this promise comes with special assurance. “He shall gather the … Continued

Confide earthly concerns

(Octavius Winslow, “Divine Realities” 1860) “My times are in Your hand.” Psalm 31:15 In whose hand are the believer’s times? In a Father’s hand! Be those times what they may . . . times of trial, temptation, suffering, peril, sunshine, … Continued

In the day of trouble

(James Smith, “The Way of Salvation Set Forth”) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Keep me safe O God, for in You I take refuge!” Psalm 16:1 The lost sinner is in danger–in the greatest possible danger! He is always in … Continued

Clusters of promises

(Octavius Winslow, “The Preciousness of the Divine Promises”) The promises of God are the jewelry of the Bible! Every page of the sacred volume is rich and sparkling with these divine assurances of Jehovah’s love, faithfulness, and power towards His … Continued

Admire God’s wisdom

(Christopher Sturm, “Reflections” 1750-1786)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is man that You are mindful of him, the … Continued

Nothing but Truth

(James Smith, “The Way of Salvation Set Forth”)  LISTEN to Audio!Download Audio The fountain of divine truth is the Lord Jesus Christ​​​;​ repository of divine truth is the Holy Scriptures​;​ proper abode of divine truth is the sinner’s heart And … Continued

Precious to the Lord

(Susannah Spurgeon, “A Basket of Summer Fruit“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “You are all beautiful, My beloved; there is no spot in you!” Song of Songs 4:7 “Ah!” I hear some trembling believer say, “Such a text can have nothing to … Continued

Look at the birds

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899) “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” Matthew 6:26 … Continued

Let Him participate

(Octavius Winslow, “Go to Jesus”) Then Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 The life of faith is a constant coming to Jesus for … Continued