Our heart’s refuge in God

(J. R. Miller, “Living Without Worry”) If we have God—no other loss is irreparable! There is surely enough in God’s love, to compensate a thousand times for every earthly deprivation! Our lives may be stripped bare—home, friends, riches, comforts, every … Continued

He keeps the feet of His saints

(John MacDuff, “The Words of Jesus”) “The very hairs of your head are all numbered!” Matthew 10:30 What a promise is this! All that befalls you, to the very numbering of your hairs—is known to God! Nothing can happen by … Continued

We may rest in Jesus alone

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 There is no rest for … Continued

God’s gracious presence

(Thomas Brooks, “A Word in Season to Suffering Saints”) Then Moses said to Him, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here!” Exodus 33:15 God’s gracious presence is infinitely better than all outward … Continued

Jesus calls you

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Come unto Me!” Matthew 11:28 Jesus calls you to His throne of grace. He is there waiting to hear, relieve and bless you. Go to Him as you are, … Continued

I am a stranger and a pilgrim

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. … Continued

Look unto Me

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) “Look unto Me!” Isaiah 45:22 A new morning opens upon us—and we are still exposed . . . to sorrow, Satan, and to disappointment! — a thousand things are ready to distress us! But … Continued

Everyone who asks receives

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 5:3 The Lord’s people are all poor; they see and feel that sin has stripped … Continued

The Lord will teach us

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I will instruct you.” Psalm 32:8 At best we know but little, and we are slow to learn. But the Lord has promised to instruct us. The Lord’s teaching … Continued

Every saint needs solitude

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “But when God, who set me apart from birth and called me by His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son in me…I did not consult any man. … Continued