Category: Devotionals

A taste of heaven

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(Thomas Brooks) God gives His people a taste of Heaven–that they may not faint. And He gives them but a taste . . . that they may be encouraged in their difficult journey, long to be at Home, keep humble, … Continued

The paths of the Lord

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(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, unto those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10 The Lord’s faithful ones keep His covenant–for He is their keeper. They keep His … Continued

Time is short

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(Letters of John Newton excerpts) …we are growing older and may expect that as years increase — infirmities will increase also. Yet we are in His hands — and they are merciful hands. His Word still gives us encouragement to trust … Continued

Preserved and protected

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(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”)  Play Audio!  Download “In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice. In the morning I lay my requests before You, and I will look up!” Psalm 5:3 This was the … Continued

Trust God’s heart

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(Charles Spurgeon, “A Feast for Faith”)  Play Audio!  Download “This is the plan determined for the whole world; this is the hand stretched out over all nations. For the Lord Almighty has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand … Continued

Other refuges may fail

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(John MacDuff, “Evening Incense” 1856) “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised!” Job 1:21 O my Father, let me feel, even amid the troublous changes of life, that what I … Continued

Let your mind rove

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(Charles Spurgeon)  Play Audio!  Download “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?” Psalm 8:3-4 Lift up your eyes, … Continued

He is our All

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(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”)  Play Audio!  Download “I will be to them a God!” Hebrews 8:10 That is, to all His redeemed people. I will be . . . the object of their adoration and trust, the subject … Continued

Not of the world

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(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” John 17:16 Christ did not mean that I am to withdraw and seclude myself from … Continued

The fires are afflictions

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(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”)  Play Audio!  Download “Glorify the Lord in the fires!” Isaiah 24:15 The fires are afflictions. These are intended . . . to try us, purify us, and to endear the Lord … Continued